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CE12 BVY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 67,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 61,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,667 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,117 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,151 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 BVY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CE12 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

CE12 BVY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is CE12 BVY safe to buy?

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