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BV12 XXC

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,099 mi
Last recorded170,099 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2023 170,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 141,446 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,664 miles

rear shocks weak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,462 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear passanger seat

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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 XXC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

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

Is BV12 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XXC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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