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SY51 RLY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,672 mi
Last recorded112,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 112,672 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,535 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,541 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,537 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Intermediate rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,729 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2019 42,273 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2019 42,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,969 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 29,969 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,114 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 20,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading vehicle passed emissions test

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading vehicle passed emissions test

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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SY51 RLY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY51 RLY, 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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SY51 RLY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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