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CY12 BUV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,932 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed preventing complete examination of components.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,440 miles

underside of car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,523 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust hanger brackets broken

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

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

1 of 2 rear exhaust hanger brackets broken

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

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,976 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust hangers broken

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2017 53,976 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust hangers broken

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' various stickers, accessories and mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,911 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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CY12 BUV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY12 BUV, 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 CY12 BUV registered?

CY12 BUV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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