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SK12 DFY

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,789 mi
Last recorded62,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,789 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sills/underfloor around axle mount - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,438 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/underfloor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 55,438 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/underfloor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides metal part of flexi pipe - corroded at caliper area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 52,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward sub frame arm corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides metal part of flexi pipe - corroded at caliper area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 44,099 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipe/flexi at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount at down pipe corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,793 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,712 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 20,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,538 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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SK12 DFY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 SK12 DFY, 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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SK12 DFY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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