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BT12 PYG

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 PYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,129 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,103 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 43,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,245 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 32,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 28,945 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,685 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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BT12 PYG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

BT12 PYG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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