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SB12 ECV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE + SEVERAL CUTS** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** BALD INNER EDGE + SEVERAL CUTS** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 68,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE + SEVERAL CUTS** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** BALD INNER EDGE + SEVERAL CUTS** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **In very poor condition** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 57,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,916 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 24,245 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 21,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 19,475 miles

coolant level low

Fail 2 Jan 2019 19,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Dec 2017 17,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 14,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 14,735 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 12,548 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

rear brake discs pitted slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking on sidewalls slightly

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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SB12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SB12 ECV, 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 SB12 ECV registered?

SB12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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