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RF62 SBO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,144 miles

BOTH front lower arms, bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear exhaust mount brackets breaking from exhaust (weak)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 55,025 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 50,773 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 44,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm/2mm on stepped shoulders

Offside Front Tyre 3mm/2mm on stepped shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm/2mm on stepped edge

Slight imbalance across front axle service brake 17%

Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,466 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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RF62 SBO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 RF62 SBO, 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 RF62 SBO registered?

RF62 SBO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is RF62 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 SBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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