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BK12 GSV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,625 mi
Last recorded74,625 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,596 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,920 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,694 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,231 miles

Coolant leak rear water housing ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,167 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear mountings weak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,615 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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BK12 GSV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 BK12 GSV, 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 BK12 GSV registered?

BK12 GSV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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