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BK12 HDC

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,703 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 97,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,284 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,685 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,609 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,609 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 56,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Fail 3 May 2019 56,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,341 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2018 50,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread cracking

Pass 16 May 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror loose (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres low tread depth on outer edge and perished o\s\r puntured

Fail 16 May 2017 45,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror loose (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres low tread depth on outer edge and perished o\s\r puntured

Pass 23 May 2016 39,979 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 31,480 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 HDC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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