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SA12 LOD

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,899 mi
Last recorded59,899 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 20 Oct 2025 59,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also union very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint doesnt appear to be fully home in hub but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also union very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all exhaust system mounting brackets in poor condition but not likely to fall off

corrosion to all four shock absorbers

Fail 18 Oct 2024 57,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged has been fouled by droplink at some point but not currently fouling at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also union very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint doesnt appear to be fully home in hub but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also union very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all exhaust system mounting brackets in poor condition but not likely to fall off

center exhaust joint loose and hanging low but not likely to fall off

corrosion to all four shock absorbers

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly chafed/marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 51,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly chafed/marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,694 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported system insecure due to front and rear exhaust brackets broken, system in perfect condition despite this (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut exposing cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 21,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,897 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 LOD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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