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CE12 BPV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,034 mi
Last recorded60,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,034 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,690 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 43,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low OSF AND NSF (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,818 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 39,818 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

OSR AND NSR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,453 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr and nsr tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,627 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,687 miles

Baby seat fitted at time of test to nsr seatbelt

Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,422 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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CE12 BPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE12 BPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 BPV registered?

CE12 BPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CE12 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 BPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE12 BPV have outstanding finance?

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