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DG12 BVU

2012 Citroen C-crosser

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,331 mi
Last recorded108,331 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C-crosser71,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 108,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 108,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 102,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,368 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 98,364 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 78,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,233 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,233 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 52,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,474 miles

engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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DG12 BVU is a 2012 Citroen C-crosser in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 71,498 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 C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 BVU registered?

DG12 BVU is a 2012 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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