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ST12 OWZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,500 mi
Last recorded74,500 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 OWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 74,500 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off in front of rear silencer but exhaust secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 74,500 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off in front of rear silencer but exhaust secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Fail 27 Aug 2025 70,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,712 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 50,977 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,195 miles

Front exhaust hanger

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

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,410 miles

exhaust front pipe hanger broken

exhaust tailpipe heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 27,876 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads starting to wear low

front exhaust pipe hanger broken

Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 22,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,351 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

tail box exhaust hanger broken

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 12,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ST12 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

ST12 OWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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