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SJ12 WLW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,624 mi
Last recorded52,624 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,053 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,036 miles

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

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,589 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 42,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,258 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 39,258 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,113 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 WLW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ12 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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