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NL12 BVK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 BVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,187 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,046 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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NL12 BVK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL12 BVK, 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 NL12 BVK registered?

NL12 BVK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is NL12 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 BVK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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