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SB12 VGK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,970 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper SRUT TOP MOUNT NOISY

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

Offside Front Upper SRTUT TOP MOUNT NOISY

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Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,558 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill soft to touch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 63,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,418 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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SB12 VGK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGK, 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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SB12 VGK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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