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DF12 KAJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,470 miles

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

Offside REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,879 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,879 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,174 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,098 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DF12 KAJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF12 KAJ, 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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DF12 KAJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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