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BV12 CZW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,262 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 78,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,393 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 52,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,085 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,489 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 37,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,760 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 CZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CZW, 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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BV12 CZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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