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SY12 ZZS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 ZZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 65,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,635 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 58,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,064 miles

All remaining tyres on vehicle worn to 2 mm

Light corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 31,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn to 4mm

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn to 3mm

Fail 9 May 2019 31,536 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn to 4mm

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn to 3mm

Pass 8 May 2018 26,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 17,209 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 ZZS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

SY12 ZZS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SY12 ZZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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