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SB12 VGZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 101,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,032 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Bumper outer corner insecure.

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

Offside Front Bumper outer corner insecure.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Bumper outer corner insecure.

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

Offside Front Bumper outer corner insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount front of silencer broken away (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Rear bumper loose at lower fixings

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,154 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,864 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,862 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

condition of front discs

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 VGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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