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CV12 JKJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2026 69,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroding

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,714 miles

Rear axle corroding, covered by plastic trim

Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,441 miles

Vehicle passed emissions yet no print out available as too clean for analyser to detect

Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,435 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Also central mounts detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle passed emissions yet no print out available as too clean for analyser to detect

Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,851 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,370 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,668 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box front mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,285 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,285 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s and o/s front tyre inner edges worn/wearing

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,765 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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CV12 JKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV12 JKJ, 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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CV12 JKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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