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SM12 DXR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 99,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 82,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 62,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,602 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing has 3 wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing has 2 studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing has 3 wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,580 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,578 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,261 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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 DXR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SM12 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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