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BV12 DDF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 122,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,080 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,698 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,529 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Multiple child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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 DDF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

BV12 DDF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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