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BT12 UDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,709 mi
Last recorded52,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 51,747 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 51,740 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel on full lock (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling osf brake caliper on lock affecting brake perfomance (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened diminishing effective contact area, ( inner faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 27,723 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s/f and o/s/f, bulb coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened diminishing effective contact area, ( inner faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,286 miles

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 24 Sep 2018 21,117 miles

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))

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,850 miles

rear exhaust front support bracket cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,804 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 7,019 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 UDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDZ, 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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BT12 UDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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