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SA12 MYN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 MYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,179 miles

All direction indicators 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,171 miles

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

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

All direction indicators 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,933 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 69,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,474 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 17,159 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tread + dot code 11

slight oil leak from sump seal

Fail 30 Oct 2017 17,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracks in tread + dot code 11

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

nearside front tyre close to limit + cracks in tread + inner edge slightly worn + dot code 11. 185/65/15

nearside wiper leaves light smear

offside front tyre cracks in tread + inner edge slightly worn + dot code 11

slight oil leak from sump seal

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,224 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 MYN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MYN, 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 MYN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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