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SL12 PPV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,553 mi
Last recorded21,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 PPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 21,553 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 21,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 20,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 18,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,387 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 16,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door mirror slightly loose

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,465 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,571 miles

n/s mirror slightly insecure

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 PPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

SL12 PPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SL12 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 PPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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