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SL12 DVV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 76,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 65,723 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 54,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen front and rear (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 50,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,765 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,685 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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SL12 DVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SL12 DVV, 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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What year was SL12 DVV registered?

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

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