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SV12 LWG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened strengthening bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring catching body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,214 miles

noise on nsf wheel

osf ball joint slight play & gaiter splitting

rear exhaust mount broken

slight noise on osf top shock mount

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

noise on nsf wheel

osf ball joint slight play & gaiter splitting

rear exhaust mount broken

slight noise on osf top shock mount

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,685 miles

roughness on front top shock mounts

slight bind on nsr wheel

slight runout on nsr brake [rbt]

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust mount broken

tread low on all tyres & rears cracking

underside corrsion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 106,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust mount broken

roughness on front top shock mounts

slight bind on nsr wheel

slight runout on nsr brake [rbt]

tread low on all tyres & rears cracking

underside corrsion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,423 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

split in nsf ball joint gaiter

Fail 14 Oct 2022 96,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre low on outer edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

split in nsf ball joint gaiter

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 87,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 68,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 51,694 miles

no printout was produced due to low emissons

rear exhaust hanger some corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2017 51,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

no printout was produced due to low emissons

rear exhaust hanger some corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,126 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,164 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,020 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

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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SV12 LWG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 SV12 LWG, 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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SV12 LWG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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