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ST12 OXE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,546 mi
Last recorded82,546 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 OXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,210 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded at rear

Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket detached corroded though g/ box area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

poss timing belt due

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,000 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres showing slight wear inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,994 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres showing slight wear inner edges

Pass 21 May 2019 62,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and on wear bars 185/65/15

Pass 24 May 2018 54,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 54,685 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,641 miles

Exhaust bracket requires re-welding.

Pass 22 May 2015 30,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OXE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

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

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