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YR12 BMV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 110,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,958 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,289 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,507 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 BMV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 BMV, 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 YR12 BMV registered?

YR12 BMV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YR12 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 BMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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