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BN12 SKX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,906 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 101,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 101,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,478 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,731 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 79,924 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Oct 2019 79,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,224 miles

child seat

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,987 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 SKX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN12 SKX, 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 BN12 SKX registered?

BN12 SKX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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