MOT Status
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207,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak coolant low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner and outer edges plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to excess on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak coolant low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner and outer edges plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to excess on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre has an unsafe repair
Exhaust system insecure hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf not attached at front of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall and tread at 2mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre has an unsafe repair
Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mounts not attatched (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mounts not attatched (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner egde
Offside Front steering rack end has play
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported
Offside Front brake flexy not mounted up to its stop but still secure
Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front brake flexy not mounted up to its stop but still secure
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine and underbelly covers fitted
nails in both rear tyres
large kerb related cut in nearside front outer tyre wall
large kerb related cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine and underbelly covers fitted
nails in both rear tyres
large kerb related cut in nearside front outer tyre wall
large kerb related cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 GWY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 GWY, 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 GWY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2012.
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