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BV12 XXX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,069 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,013 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 126,013 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,432 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 104,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 90,119 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,600 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,912 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,415 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 XXX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXX, 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 XXX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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