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SP12 TWN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 TWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,536 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,618 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,555 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 TWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

SP12 TWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SP12 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 TWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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