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SB62 ECJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,403 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,061 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion throughout underbody

Fail 28 Jan 2025 75,061 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,918 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,110 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,526 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Feb 2018 23,478 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking within tread also worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Offside Front tyre cracking within tread also worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread / punctured nail in tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,372 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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SB62 ECJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB62 ECJ, 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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SB62 ECJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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