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CK12 ZWX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 107,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 107,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,159 miles

Front radiator support arms corroded but still secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,159 miles

Front radiator support arms corroded but still secure.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,311 miles

Offside Front radiator support arm corroded but still secure

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,439 miles

Front subframe exstension bars rusted

Rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe exstension bars rusted

Rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,333 miles

advise front sub frame exstension bars rusted

advise rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2022 75,332 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cord 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

advise front sub frame exstension bars rusted

advise rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,588 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box hanger missing system still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box hanger missing system still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,100 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 32,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 22,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,919 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,919 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ZWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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