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BG12 YLK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 49,078 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 49,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 48,303 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner and outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 48,303 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner and outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,055 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,545 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,563 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres are perished 1955516t

Pass 24 Feb 2018 27,944 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,935 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,016 miles

nail o/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,948 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 YLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

BG12 YLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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