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SY12 RZS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 RZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,730 miles

Slight surface rust under body

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 89,836 miles

Offside Front subframe brace corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 89,836 miles

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

Offside Front subframe brace corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 76,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,055 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 RZS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

SY12 RZS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is SY12 RZS safe to buy?

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