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SY12 LLA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 LLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2026 77,304 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,115 miles

both rear brake flexible hose steel pipes corroded

engine oil level overfull

Fail 15 Jun 2023 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake flexible hose steel pipes corroded

engine oil level overfull

Pass 24 May 2022 54,159 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,028 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,280 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 36,372 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,117 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,890 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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SY12 LLA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY12 LLA, 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 SY12 LLA registered?

SY12 LLA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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