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SJ12 ZLO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 ZLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 87,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 67,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,026 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked in-between tread

Pass 1 May 2017 37,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 24,646 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 ZLO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ12 ZLO registered?

SJ12 ZLO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SJ12 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 ZLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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