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SL62 VZC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,807 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2024 84,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 81,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pouris (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,479 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,392 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,337 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2018 52,822 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank empty topped up for test ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn below manufacturers limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin 2mm pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bottom radiator hose clip broken

Fail 22 Sep 2018 52,822 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank empty topped up for test ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn below manufacturers limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin 2mm pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bottom radiator hose clip broken

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,308 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake effort uneven

Rear exhaust mount nearly corroded through

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 VZC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SL62 VZC, 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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SL62 VZC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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