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SH12 UOA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 UOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 41,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 34,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush movemnt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,608 miles

Front front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box rear mount bracket corroded away and not attached. Rear box front mount still supporting system at present. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 28,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box rear mount bracket corroded away and not attached. Rear box front mount still supporting system at present. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 27,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread , starting to perish.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 SH12 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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