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SJ12 UHU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,212 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear cluster lens is slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 96,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,169 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc inner face pitted/poor

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc inner face pitted/poor

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 818,340 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,710 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,834 miles

engine oil leak sump corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,054 miles

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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SJ12 UHU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ12 UHU, 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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SJ12 UHU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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