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AS12 SBS

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,502 mi
Last recorded56,502 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 SBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 56,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 56,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,321 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,321 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 39,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 31,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 24,230 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 24,230 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 18,914 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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AS12 SBS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AS12 SBS, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AS12 SBS registered?

AS12 SBS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is AS12 SBS safe to buy?

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