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SL12 WSO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,062 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant on min

heatshields insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,358 miles

Front both inner brake disc surfaces very badly corroded and have very little brake surface working

Rear both inner brake disc surface slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 25,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn in centre (8.2.2)

Front both inner brake disc surfaces very badly corroded and have very little brake surface working

Rear both inner brake disc surface slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,766 miles

slight corrosion on brake disc surfaces front and rear

Fail 18 Apr 2016 18,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on brake disc surfaces front and rear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 13,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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