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SL12 OVJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,679 miles

front brake discs (inside face) slightly corroded/scored

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 50,834 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 47,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 46,103 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 46,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,824 miles

Nearside Front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen also rear screen wiper blade badly worn

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust mount broken off system but system still secure at time of test

Offside Rear tire nail in inner tread to sidewall area not repairable

Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,991 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,411 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,748 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,315 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 OVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

SL12 OVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SL12 OVJ safe to buy?

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