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BV12 AVZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 54,625 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 49,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,714 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 43,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 23,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,757 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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BV12 AVZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BV12 AVZ, 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 BV12 AVZ registered?

BV12 AVZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BV12 AVZ safe to buy?

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