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CK12 DYV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,085 mi
Last recorded155,085 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 155,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door safety check strap defective .

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of strut turret is corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing .

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm anchor mounting areas are corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of strut turret corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 148,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective At rear of subframe . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight roughness on top mounting operation . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Smooth on very inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of strut turret corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 140,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 140,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet release handle broken.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 135,130 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 135,130 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 128,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 128,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2021 120,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,153 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose support bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 98,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,002 miles

exhaust bracket is broken but still supporting the exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.28mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.27mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,600 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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CK12 DYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK12 DYV, 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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CK12 DYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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