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SM12 XJU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 81,060 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 80,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 67,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F bumper mount broken,bumper is still secure

Spare wheel tyre has cords showing on inner edge and is flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 67,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F bumper mount broken,bumper is still secure

Spare wheel tyre has cords showing on inner edge and is flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

SM12 XJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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