MOT Status
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100,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to chassis support and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195-55-16h split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover loose down back of engine
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16h worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover loose and resting on drive shaft rubbing on cv boot
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust system insecure centre and rear brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover loose and resting on drive shaft rubbing on cv boot
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16v split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heat shield insecure and rubbing on off side front inner cv boot (boot damaged)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
off side rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
two exhaust hangers corroded off
REAR EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE12 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 CE12 BUU, 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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CE12 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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