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CP61 KOV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 KOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,565 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 75,549 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,482 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,140 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 70,136 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,196 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,249 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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CP61 KOV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP61 KOV, 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 CP61 KOV registered?

CP61 KOV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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