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BL12 GXF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 GXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 47,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,157 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 46,149 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 45,179 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2022 45,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,197 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,008 miles

Emissions to low to obtain reading

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 43,008 miles

Emissions to low to obtain reading

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,940 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 41,936 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,858 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 38,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,043 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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BL12 GXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL12 GXF, 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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BL12 GXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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