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BV12 XON

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,882 mi
Last recorded206,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 206,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisey

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 199,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 199,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 191,184 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also has damage to rubber (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 182,236 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 182,195 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 173,468 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 171,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 159,275 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer front mount broken

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 158,803 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer front mount broken

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,204 miles

rear exhaust bracket detached

Fail 23 Feb 2018 143,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 18 Feb 2017 131,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,581 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal has anti-slip

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 XON is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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