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CK61 NKF

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 NKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 97,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 80,131 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 69,698 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,470 miles

alternator belt perished

Fail 20 Dec 2021 56,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

alternator belt perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,257 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 51,257 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,296 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,024 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,990 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2016 25,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,240 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CK61 NKF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK61 NKF, 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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What year was CK61 NKF registered?

CK61 NKF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is CK61 NKF safe to buy?

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