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CE12 BVC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,733 mi
Last recorded71,733 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,733 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 71,733 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mounting on rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 65,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,911 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,391 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Front o/s and n/s tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,970 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 BVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE12 BVC, 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 CE12 BVC registered?

CE12 BVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for CE12 BVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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