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BG12 MXW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,300 mi
Last recorded7,300 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 7,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 6,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 6,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 6,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 5,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 5,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 5,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 May 2019 5,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 4,793 miles

tyres. offside front+ offside rear + nearside rear . age related cracking to sidewall areas.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 4,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2016 3,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside front and both rear tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,076 miles

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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BG12 MXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG12 MXW, 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 BG12 MXW registered?

BG12 MXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is BG12 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 MXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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