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RV12 BZX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,058 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear of exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,274 miles

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

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,190 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

all four tyre are cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,413 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,668 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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RV12 BZX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 RV12 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 BZX registered?

RV12 BZX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is RV12 BZX safe to buy?

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