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BK12 GUX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,966 mi
Last recorded43,966 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,966 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 40,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,991 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,081 miles

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,645 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 27,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear exhaust bracket coming adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 24,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 20,619 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

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 GUX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

BK12 GUX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is BK12 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 GUX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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