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SA12 DTU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,156 mi
Last recorded91,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 81,495 miles

Front Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to steering and suspension components and their prescribed areas .not considered excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to steering and suspension components and their prescribed areas .not considered excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,711 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All offside indicators flashing quicker (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Starting to show white (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 66,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All offside indicators flashing quicker (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Starting to show white (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 53,457 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 45,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,449 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket adrift exhaust still secure

Pass 21 May 2016 33,862 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 33,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,291 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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SA12 DTU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA12 DTU, 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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SA12 DTU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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