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SL12 EGJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,531 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2026 104,531 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2024 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 72,202 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 71,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 64,799 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 64,799 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,049 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge 1.6mm

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 32,944 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 32,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,996 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 EGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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