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SP12 OYR

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,949 mi
Last recorded82,949 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not inspected (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,988 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 70,974 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak at radiator/bottom hose ()

coolant expansion bottle empty

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer hanger (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

weld broken on front exhaust hanger

Fail 19 Feb 2015 38,398 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,398 miles

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 OYR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP12 OYR, 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 SP12 OYR registered?

SP12 OYR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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