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SA12 JJO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,558 mi
Last recorded117,558 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 JJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,748 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting/bearing worn and noisy

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 114,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting/bearing worn and noisy

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr+osr ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn/corroded inner face

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 110,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr+osr ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn/corroded inner face

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,270 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2195/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,232 miles

Two exhaust hangers snaped but system still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA12 JJO, 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 JJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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