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CK12 LNJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,747 mi
Last recorded167,747 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 167,747 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 167,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 160,767 miles

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 160,767 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Undertray not fully secure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 139,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 125,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 108,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,701 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe mounting partially rotted off but still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting partially rotted off but still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,701 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe mounting partially rotted off but still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting partially rotted off but still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,436 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,435 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,618 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Under covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Windscreen has cracked but outside of the swept area.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,478 miles

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

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 LNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK12 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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