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SL12 OSF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 126,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 121,171 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 120,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 111,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020
Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,196 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken next to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 79,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All tyres close to legal limit

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken next to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,331 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 OSF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL12 OSF registered?

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

Is SL12 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 OSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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