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BV12 DEU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,647 mi
Last recorded156,647 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 156,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 150,025 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 150,023 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 28 Jun 2022 137,179 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,317 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount is corroded. possible to break off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,317 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount is corroded. possible to break off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,087 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre inner smooth

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,087 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner smooth

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Feb 2015 27,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DEU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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