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K3 GKP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 49,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 49,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 48,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 46,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 43,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,574 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,885 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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K3 GKP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K3 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 GKP registered?

K3 GKP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is K3 GKP safe to buy?

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