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SJ62 UJK

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 UJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 82,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,085 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 81,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,401 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken away

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 74,401 miles

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

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

1x rear exhaust bracket broken away

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 66,566 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting broken away

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,318 miles

front pads require checking

Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,318 miles

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

front pads require checking

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

near side front tyre feathering on outside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,700 miles

exhaust mountings broken

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,885 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 28,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,231 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SJ62 UJK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ62 UJK, 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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SJ62 UJK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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