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BD12 FLH

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,560 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,170 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,170 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,945 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 37,783 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 37,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,827 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 29,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 22,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center mounting broke, but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 May 2016 14,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 6,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BD12 FLH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 FLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD12 FLH registered?

BD12 FLH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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