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SJ12 WMP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 52,479 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe steel part at caliper BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe steel part at caliper BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 34,084 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,867 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 WMP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WMP, 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 SJ12 WMP registered?

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

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