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MW12 SDY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,382 mi
Last recorded55,382 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 SDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides slightly reduced (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both front brake discs slight wear and corrosion........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adv slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear -most bushes........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv nearside front tyre worn low to limits.......... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv slight wear to offside front tyre.............. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 48,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear coil spring broken............. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both front brake discs slight wear and corrosion........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adv slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear -most bushes........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv nearside front tyre worn low to limits.......... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv slight wear to offside front tyre.............. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,768 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake lever knob insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread/wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread/wall cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2017 27,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread/wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread/wall cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,307 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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MW12 SDY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW12 SDY, 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 MW12 SDY registered?

MW12 SDY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is MW12 SDY safe to buy?

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