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SL62 WHB

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 60,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 57,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,857 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal sections of flexible brake hoses , nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 6 Nov 2021 48,857 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal sections of flexible brake hoses , nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,991 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,125 miles

Rear exhaust mtg corroded ,

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 18,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre (7.1.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.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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SL62 WHB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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