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SM12 VZB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,103 mi
Last recorded58,103 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,103 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2026 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various areas of underside have been undersealed and painted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,486 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 55,483 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to complete emissions due to an excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,797 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 53,797 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 47,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hybrid hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 47,930 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))

Body component insecure Exhaust centre heat shield - PRS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hybrid hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,098 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak Hose clip broken - Lower radiator hose ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 Brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak Hose clip broken - Lower radiator hose ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,988 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 33,987 miles

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

Coolant low

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,004 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 18,924 miles

Statutory seat belt missing All rear belts not presented (5.1.1)

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust bracket cracked.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 VZB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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