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SL62 RTZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 RTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,813 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 50,813 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 48,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 43,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 43,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 35,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 35,459 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 33,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 31,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 28,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 28,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 20,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,352 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 16,352 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,125 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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SL62 RTZ 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 SL62 RTZ, 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 SL62 RTZ registered?

SL62 RTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SL62 RTZ safe to buy?

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