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BV12 TVP

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,533 mi
Last recorded31,533 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 TVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 31,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 31,492 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside+offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders+splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 24,001 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 22,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 21,475 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is splitting/perished

Offside Rear tyre tread is splitting/perished

Pass 24 Feb 2018 18,211 miles

all tyre treads perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,989 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 TVP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

BV12 TVP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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