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SB62 OXP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 OXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 143,813 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,577 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion of o/s/r brake backplate

slight corrosion of rear shocker casings

Fail 10 Dec 2024 139,577 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion of o/s/r brake backplate

slight corrosion of rear shocker casings

Pass 23 Nov 2023 131,094 miles

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

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))

Rear shock absorber body corroded (Both)

Fail 23 Nov 2023 131,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber body corroded (Both)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,867 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,196 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 25,134 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SB62 OXP, 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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What year was SB62 OXP registered?

SB62 OXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SB62 OXP safe to buy?

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