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SB62 OXW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 47,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 32,689 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 32,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 28,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 27,712 miles

emissions not detected

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,299 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,564 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2016 17,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,505 miles

rear exhaust bracket starting to seperate

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 OXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SB62 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SB62 OXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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