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BP12 HFU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 HFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,656 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,684 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 4mm + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm + worn on edges 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 81,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both lower not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 4mm + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm + worn on edges 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces poor condition, pads approx 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing inner + outer shoulders. Tyre @ 3mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads. Tyre @ 4mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing inner + outer shoulders. Tyre @ 3mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads. Tyre @ 4mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 75,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces poor condition, pads approx 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing inner + outer shoulders. Tyre @ 3mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads. Tyre @ 4mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing inner + outer shoulders. Tyre @ 3mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads. Tyre @ 4mm, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,336 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 70,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working llb380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 58,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 410 special (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,517 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges 185/65/15 h Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges 185/65/15 h Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Special 26 + 16 (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,471 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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BP12 HFU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BP12 HFU, 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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BP12 HFU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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