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BT12 WTD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,676 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 97,676 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1955516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1955516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (beam axle corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of the tread area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scorn pitted and corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill up water bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,518 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,834 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,834 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 39,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WTD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT12 WTD, 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 WTD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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