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BD12 PDK

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 108,116 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 108,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi steel sections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting corroded and 1 adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 77,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,653 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel has a slight flat spot on inside

Fail 22 May 2019 63,653 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv gaiter Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front alloy wheel has a slight flat spot on inside

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel has a slight flat spot on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel has a slight flat spot on inside edge

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,082 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 PDK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDK, 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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BD12 PDK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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