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SB12 VGY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,848 mi
Last recorded40,848 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 40,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 40,848 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 36,304 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + Worn on both inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 36,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + Worn on both inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 31,688 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 31,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2021 27,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 27,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,713 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 10,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish

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 VGY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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