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SL12 DVN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 51,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,531 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 41,531 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,260 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to unbond / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to unbond / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,018 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 19,201 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,353 miles

*** Exhaust mount weld broken away due to corrosion ***

corrosion setting in to the rear bumper support beam and extentions

slight lip too the front brake discs

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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SL12 DVN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL12 DVN, 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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SL12 DVN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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