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RV12 SVT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,285 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 85,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,266 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,577 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 66,577 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating REAR (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,214 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs heavily corroded/worn

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2020 65,214 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both tyres cracking

all discs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,459 miles

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked seats down

Fail 16 Jul 2019 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked seats down

Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,914 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 61,914 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,331 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 58,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,628 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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RV12 SVT 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 RV12 SVT, 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 RV12 SVT registered?

RV12 SVT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is RV12 SVT safe to buy?

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