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SB57 VVV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,194 mi
Last recorded109,194 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,930 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,930 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,266 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,138 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,210 miles

exhaust rear silencer foremost mounting bracket, welds failed

rear tyre outer walls slightly perished & starting to crack

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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SB57 VVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB57 VVV, 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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SB57 VVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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