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SD12 UVN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 UVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 78,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 68,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,704 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 64,704 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,262 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 63,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,963 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 58,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 51,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2017 38,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower wishbone bushes starting to crack

offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack

Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower wishbone bushes starting to crack

offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack

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 UVN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD12 UVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD12 UVN registered?

SD12 UVN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is SD12 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 UVN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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