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AO12 KKJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 118,134 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 117,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,602 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 25 Oct 2022 99,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 91,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,161 miles

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

Front both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,161 miles

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

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

Front both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,695 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,772 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2017 61,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 61,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,928 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and crack.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 May 2015 37,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust mount cracked

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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AO12 KKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 KKJ, 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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AO12 KKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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