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SY12 WNC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,661 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,389 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,956 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,218 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,842 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 46,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre running off on edges and slight cracking to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,753 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded, but system still adequately supported.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,753 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded, but system still adequately supported.

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

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 WNC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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