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SM12 FXL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,385 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,384 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,898 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,961 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 52,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,314 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 FXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FXL, 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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SM12 FXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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