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SC12 UTF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 UTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,228 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 97,228 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,382 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,100 miles

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 25 Feb 2021 81,524 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,523 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,906 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,244 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,708 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,336 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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SC12 UTF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SC12 UTF, 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 SC12 UTF registered?

SC12 UTF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SC12 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 UTF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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