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SY12 UNM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 130,852 miles

Handbrake travel close to test limit

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 130,852 miles

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

Handbrake travel close to test limit

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 119,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,140 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,764 miles

front exhaust mount in poor condition

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 UNM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

SY12 UNM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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