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ET12 BZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,575 mi
Last recorded56,575 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2025 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 49,580 miles

Exhaust noisy Back Box (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 49,579 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy Back Box (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,725 miles

Exhaust rear silencer inner baffles loose, rattling.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 36,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,144 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 31,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 20,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,239 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 BZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZJ, 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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ET12 BZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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