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SM12 MHU

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,748 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,986 miles

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

rear backbox mount corroded off but system still supported ok

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 MHU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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