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SM12 DXT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 83,782 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,101 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on outer side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on outer side wall

Pass 11 May 2018 56,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DXT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

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

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