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J700 KLH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 KLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,677 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 53,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,300 miles

tempory fuel filler cap fitted but has a effective sealing device

Fail 11 Jan 2022 41,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer support bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

tempory fuel filler cap fitted but has a effective sealing device

Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 36,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 22,530 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 19,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,788 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

both front tyres perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,653 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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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J700 KLH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J700 KLH, 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 J700 KLH registered?

J700 KLH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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