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CE12 BXB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,418 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Underbody Corrosion Evident

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,405 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 27,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,651 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 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

CE12 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is CE12 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 BXB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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