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SL62 WHV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,373 miles

All exhaust hangars in very poor condition.

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Slight bind from brakes.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Indicator bulb pale.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 69,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both delaminated. (0.1 (d))

All exhaust hangars in very poor condition.

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Slight bind from brakes.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Indicator bulb pale.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,705 miles

EML on.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both. (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front. (3.7.B.3)

EML on.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,478 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,766 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 WHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

SL62 WHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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