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BG12 VNO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,217 mi
Last recorded60,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 45,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 39,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 34,561 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle on N/S not holding seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,701 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,529 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,225 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,731 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 14,731 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 10,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNO 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 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 BG12 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

BG12 VNO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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