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BV12 CXA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,608 mi
Last recorded70,608 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper loose

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

front both wheel arch loose

Fail 19 Feb 2020 68,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper loose

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front both wheel arch loose

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,060 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 38,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer front mounting breaking away

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,192 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

removed items from drivers view before test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,060 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 CXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

BV12 CXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 CXA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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