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SH12 UMY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,939 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 87,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 39,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SH12 UMY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UMY, 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 SH12 UMY registered?

SH12 UMY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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