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MT12 BHV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,847 mi
Last recorded121,847 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 121,847 miles

Offside Front shock absorber mis aligned

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 121,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber mis aligned

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber mis aligned

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber mis aligned

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,020 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 104,671 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,999 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,848 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,717 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,632 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread worn on edges

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper blade poor

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,708 miles

Both rear tyres very low tread strong advise

both front brake discs badly lipped and worn pads low strong advise

rear brake discs slightly lipped pads appear ok

Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,476 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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MT12 BHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT12 BHV, 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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MT12 BHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2012.

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