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BT12 UNL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,542 mi
Last recorded103,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 103,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,503 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 84,531 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 84,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front monting braket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 78,357 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 72,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,227 miles

advise cv boot clips poor all disks tyers lowx4

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UNL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

BT12 UNL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BT12 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 UNL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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