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BG12 YKY

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 101,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,565 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting above axle detached, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scoring outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure Partially insecure in housing (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,692 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,327 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets partly broken

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,315 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Rear silencer front exhaust mounting breaking away

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BG12 YKY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green 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 BG12 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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