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SY62 NBF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,197 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT STIFF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 46,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 44,972 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 37,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,157 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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SY62 NBF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY62 NBF, 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 SY62 NBF registered?

SY62 NBF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is SY62 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 NBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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