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BK12 HXF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 140,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 138,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 138,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs inner surface pitted/ worn

Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs inner surface pitted/ worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,916 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,078 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 37,078 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

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

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