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CE12 BUU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,386 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 100,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to chassis support and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,051 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195-55-16h split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover loose down back of engine

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,748 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,361 miles

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

engine cover loose and resting on drive shaft rubbing on cv boot

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2022 78,361 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover loose and resting on drive shaft rubbing on cv boot

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16v split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure and rubbing on off side front inner cv boot (boot damaged)

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,746 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,446 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 67,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,387 miles

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

two exhaust hangers corroded off

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,921 miles

REAR EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,421 miles

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

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 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE12 BUU, 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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CE12 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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