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ET12 BXV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,880 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 16 Nov 2021 68,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,829 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,697 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2018 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread cracking

n/s/f tyre tread peeling away

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall and tread cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 4,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 3,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,699 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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ET12 BXV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET12 BXV, 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 ET12 BXV registered?

ET12 BXV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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