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SH12 UNE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 UNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and inside worn

Offside Rear tyre very low tread and cracked

front brakes very low on lining

Fail 22 Oct 2022 72,362 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and inside worn

Offside Rear tyre very low tread and cracked

front brakes very low on lining

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,250 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both fronts ( rear bush perished ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both fronts ( rear bush perished ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 55,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,880 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 47,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 39,496 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,840 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 32,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,628 miles

Front brake pads worn to minimum allowed thickness

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated in centre of swept area

Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,485 miles

Drivers wiper blade split

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 UNE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

SH12 UNE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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