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SY62 XEK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 34,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 24,070 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 24,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,840 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,403 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 22,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 19,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut-top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 16,080 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mount corroded through

Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 8,547 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 8,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XEK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

SY62 XEK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SY62 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XEK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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