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KN62 SWU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track road end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 87,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,356 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,592 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,115 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,572 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 56,570 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN62 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

KN62 SWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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