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SL12 GSO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,622 mi
Last recorded68,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 GSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,622 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded/porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 68,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded/porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,745 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 8,126 miles

Front tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 8,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 8,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 8,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,443 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

n/s washer jet inop

o/s/r light unit cracked & has condensation

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 GSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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