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EX12 BFM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 65,140 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 60,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 37,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,059 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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EX12 BFM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX12 BFM, 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 EX12 BFM registered?

EX12 BFM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EX12 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 BFM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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