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SL12 OAA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,095 mi
Last recorded117,095 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/SF windscreen has a small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,920 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/SF windscreen has a small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,010 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,691 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

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 OAA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

SL12 OAA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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