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BV12 OUN

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,066 mi
Last recorded78,066 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OUN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,066 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,325 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever high (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,071 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 OUN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

BV12 OUN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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