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SP12 TWV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,243 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger after flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,344 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 13 Sep 2023 82,344 miles

Heat shield loose

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to be changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 69,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,439 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2016 45,900 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,886 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 TWV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

Is SP12 TWV safe to buy?

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