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SY12 UMX

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,922 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket weak (exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,716 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,290 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/spliting

exhaust has a deteriorated mount

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/spliting

exhaust has a deteriorated mount

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 36,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,132 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 UMX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY12 UMX registered?

SY12 UMX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SY12 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 UMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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