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SL12 EGC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 41,325 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 37,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,264 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 34,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 32,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,210 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 28,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 23,369 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 19,334 miles

Front brake discs in corroded and poor condition

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,334 miles

Front brake discs in corroded and poor condition

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 EGC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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