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SY12 ZYS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 ZYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 83,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear axle beam corroded not seriously weakened

rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,733 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,418 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are worn on there inner edge

rear exhaust section bracket very corroded and not attached to pipe

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 ZYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

SY12 ZYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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