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SP12 OEX

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,956 mi
Last recorded144,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,956 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,074 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,540 miles

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

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

Offside stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,278 miles

Central stop light lens damaged

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,228 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 114,228 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,369 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 89,369 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 58,026 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 58,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,626 miles

engine cover/undertray

Pass 21 May 2016 33,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 33,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 21,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust mount missing - system secure

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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SP12 OEX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP12 OEX, 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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SP12 OEX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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