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BK12 GUW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 81,516 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 81,515 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 73,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 67,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 53,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 14,168 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Feb 2015 5,256 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 GUW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK12 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

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

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