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J45 KEL

2022 Citroen C3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,571 mi
Last recorded22,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2022 Citroen C319,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 KEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,549 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 96,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front antiroll bar misaligned but not interfering with anything yet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,437 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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J45 KEL is a 2022 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2022 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 19,344 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 J45 KEL, 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 4 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J45 KEL is a 2022 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2022.

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