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SD62 OSX

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,786 mi
Last recorded57,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2026 57,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 May 2025 55,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Axle corroded

Sub-frame non load bearing support bracket insecure

Fail 15 May 2025 55,972 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Axle corroded

Sub-frame non load bearing support bracket insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 53,522 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 53,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 49,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front of rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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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SD62 OSX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD62 OSX, 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 SD62 OSX registered?

SD62 OSX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 OSX safe to buy?

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