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SL62 WLX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,716 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,574 miles

sump wet

Pass 30 Dec 2019 62,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs scored on inner edges

p/s/f shockie damp

Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,944 miles

both front shockes wet

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,142 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,490 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,640 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 WLX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

SL62 WLX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SL62 WLX safe to buy?

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