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KN12 WPY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,573 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,265 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bulge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 46,213 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,155 miles

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,782 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between tread +worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,412 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,191 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 21,763 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in between tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,763 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in between tread

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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KN12 WPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KN12 WPY, 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 KN12 WPY registered?

KN12 WPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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