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SD12 ODR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,153 mi
Last recorded67,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ODR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 63,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 55,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken and detached, rear broken but not detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,497 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but not detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,497 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but not detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated (pin hole)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still attached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 50,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated (pin hole)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,202 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,094 miles

rear back box exhaust insecure

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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SD12 ODR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SD12 ODR, 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 SD12 ODR registered?

SD12 ODR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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