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SL62 XYX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 45,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 45,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 45,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 44,931 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 57,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Strap Broken

Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer support band broken

Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,501 miles

Exhaust Hangers Broken Front and Rear

Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,447 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but the system is still adequately supported

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 XYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

SL62 XYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is SL62 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 XYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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