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BL12 OUD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,552 mi
Last recorded36,552 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 36,552 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front ANTI ROLL BAR NOT CENTRAL RUBBING ON SUBFRAME

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 34,025 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 27,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,204 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly off centre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 18,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 16,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 12,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,095 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 OUD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL12 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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