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SY12 WMO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,145 miles

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

n/s outer cv boot requires small attention to clip

rear heat shield starting to deteriorate

tyre pressures rectified at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2021 118,145 miles

n/s outer cv boot requires small attention to clip

Front Exhaust system insecure hang bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

rear heat shield starting to deteriorate

tyre pressures rectified at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 104,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,912 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 87,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,102 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 64,102 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,501 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 WMO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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