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BV12 DBY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,005 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,585 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,238 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 DBY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV12 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 DBY registered?

BV12 DBY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BV12 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 DBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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