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BK12 GUG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,273 mi
Last recorded83,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep damaged glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 83,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep damaged glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement to right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 73,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement to right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,278 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 54,499 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 54,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,614 miles

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

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

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

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 GUG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

BK12 GUG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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