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SJ12 ZLE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 ZLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exh flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exh hangers corroded front and both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm on inside (tyre flat been ran flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 106,918 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exh flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exh hangers corroded front and both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm on inside (tyre flat been ran flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exh hangers at front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exh hangers at front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,427 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 73,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,579 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 45,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,748 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 15,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear 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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SJ12 ZLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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