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CY12 CHK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 94,418 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp was on, but went off during the test.

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing worn

Oil leak around sump

Fail 15 May 2025 94,418 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp was on, but went off during the test.

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing worn

Oil leak around sump

Pass 28 May 2024 84,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 84,520 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,539 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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CY12 CHK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY12 CHK, 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 CY12 CHK registered?

CY12 CHK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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