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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sill Slightly Damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody General Corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r sill damaged
suspension components corroded front/rear all
underbody slightly corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r sill damaged
suspension components corroded front/rear all
underbody slightly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer c/v boot not fully secure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
Nearside front lower ball joint slightly worn
Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside front lower ball joint slightly worn
Both front tyres wearing low
Both front tyres wearing low
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear brake inspection is required to truly discover inner pad thickness
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre wall as slight damage
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre wearing at shoulders
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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SH12 KAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SH12 KAO, 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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SH12 KAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2012.
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