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BK12 HWJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,585 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tack in inner shoulder and gone through ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one detached, other one holed and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

No coolant in header tank

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tack in inner shoulder and gone through ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one detached, other one holed and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,701 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box hanger very corroded and holed as marked

rear/center exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

Fail 17 Mar 2023 68,701 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box hanger very corroded and holed as marked

rear/center exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,988 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2017 30,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,206 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 24,206 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,497 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 HWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

BK12 HWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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