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SA12 RUR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 99,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,016 miles

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

front brake disks have been grinded back outer face only

Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake disks have been grinded back outer face only

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,219 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded down pipe.

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (around rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,723 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,576 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 67,490 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,362 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 24,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RUR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RUR, 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 SA12 RUR registered?

SA12 RUR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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