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DN12 SZY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 37,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,774 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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DN12 SZY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DN12 SZY, 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 DN12 SZY registered?

DN12 SZY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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