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BR04 VBR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 VBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear under side Heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear under side Heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,952 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3-2 MM & WORN OUT ON EDGES.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,910 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-65X15V)

CAM BELT HISTORY ??????

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW,ADVISE REMOVE WHEELS FORE PROPER CHECK. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 51,910 miles

Exhaust system insecure TWO EXHAUST HANGERS SNAPPED OFF ,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-65X15V)

CAM BELT HISTORY ??????

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW,ADVISE REMOVE WHEELS FORE PROPER CHECK. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,372 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support mount deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,823 miles

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 16,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BR04 VBR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BR04 VBR, 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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BR04 VBR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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