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SY12 UNJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount bearing seized

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped repairs (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Ex heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount bearing seized

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped repairs (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Ex heat shield insecure

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,892 miles

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

front brakes noisey on road test

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,511 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

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 UNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

SY12 UNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SY12 UNJ safe to buy?

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