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SP12 OZH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,361 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 79,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension noise

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,593 miles

both offside tyres sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both offside tyres sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,313 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 41,313 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc securing clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,332 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 OZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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