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CA12 TKN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 TKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,482 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,592 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2025 117,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 110,558 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,913 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,384 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,719 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 71,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,459 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA12 TKN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA12 TKN, 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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CA12 TKN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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