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BT12 PXK

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 PXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside pads are worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres are wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box metal bracket has corroded away advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive expansion bottle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,784 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,812 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,973 miles

coolant leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2015 10,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT12 PXK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT12 PXK, 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 BT12 PXK registered?

BT12 PXK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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