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SE62 XBO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 XBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,172 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 101,377 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,848 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting in the tread

Slight oil leak from the sump

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 76,081 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour ALL FOUR front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel-arch liner missing

Offside Front inner wheel-arch liner loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,858 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jun 2020 72,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working poss top up (3.5 (a))

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2019 65,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe by engine (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer held by wire (both front and rear can be welded) (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 58,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded and in a poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 53,014 miles

front brake discs well worn

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust mount in a poor condition

Fail 22 May 2017 53,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs well worn

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust mount in a poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 43,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 43,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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SE62 XBO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE62 XBO, 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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SE62 XBO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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