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ST12 OWU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,176 mi
Last recorded63,176 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 OWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,176 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn smooth on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded on inner surfaces .

Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn smooth on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded on inner surfaces .

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 59,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear 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 27 Feb 2024 54,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 54,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 45,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 39,843 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,939 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 31,939 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 27,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 27,626 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 22,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 13,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 5,543 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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ST12 OWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST12 OWU, 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 ST12 OWU registered?

ST12 OWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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