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BG12 MYL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,474 mi
Last recorded126,474 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 126,474 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 126,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,042 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,465 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2017 47,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,446 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 MYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG12 MYL, 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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BG12 MYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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