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SY62 SZW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,851 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 156,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 151,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 146,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom radiator hose clip cracked

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine undertray damaged

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom radiator hose clip cracked

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine undertray damaged

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,043 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))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2020 107,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,485 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 86,436 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 86,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

coolant low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALDING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALDING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

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

covers restricting view

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,266 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 SZW 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 64.7%.

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 SY62 SZW, 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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SY62 SZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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