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KN62 SVU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,245 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSF/OSF BULB PEEL. REPLACE. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF WORN SCORED AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF WORN INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,887 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,611 miles

both rear tyres perished and have small cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,681 miles

both front tyres worn on edges offside front badly

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,836 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has small cuts

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 52,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,456 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 16,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

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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KN62 SVU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 KN62 SVU, 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 KN62 SVU registered?

KN62 SVU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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