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EN12 BGF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,973 miles

Bonnent pull damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 118,973 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnent pull damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,540 miles

Heat shield slightly insecure

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,287 miles

Bonnet catch broken but still opens

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch broken but still opens

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 65,139 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,146 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (3.5.1i)

Lower front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,200 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 3 Jul 2015 28,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EN12 BGF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN12 BGF, 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 EN12 BGF registered?

EN12 BGF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2012.

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