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SJ62 XHC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre 2mm Close To Legal Limit Of 1.6mm Advise Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre 3mm Close To Legal Limit Of 1.6mm Advise Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount insecure and rearmost mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,576 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 43,576 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left on tread outer and middle. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm left on tread. Also slight cut on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,574 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 25,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XHC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ62 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2012.

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