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SH62 KUW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,095 mi
Last recorded56,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 KUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 56,095 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 46,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,419 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside wron pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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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SH62 KUW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH62 KUW, 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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SH62 KUW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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