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BN12 FWW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 150,472 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 149,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 146,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 136,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,842 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centrel (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,328 miles

no emissions recorded.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,451 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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BN12 FWW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BN12 FWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 FWW?

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What year was BN12 FWW registered?

BN12 FWW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BN12 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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