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SM12 DXK

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,513 mi
Last recorded71,513 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 66,657 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 61,355 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed on inner edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 52,816 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed on inner edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 45,382 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,111 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively DISC CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,156 miles

2 x exhaust hangers broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,679 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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SM12 DXK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM12 DXK, 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 SM12 DXK registered?

SM12 DXK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SM12 DXK safe to buy?

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