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SK12 MSY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,661 mi
Last recorded62,661 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 MSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,328 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,328 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi pipe bracket broken but still supported

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished and has a deep cut on the out side side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear back box bracket broken but still supported

Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 V (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi pipe bracket broken but still supported

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished and has a deep cut on the out side side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear back box bracket broken but still supported

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,369 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked.child seat fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SK12 MSY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK12 MSY, 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 SK12 MSY registered?

SK12 MSY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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