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KN62 YZD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,603 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers are perished

Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers are perished

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 58,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,893 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 50,893 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,670 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective still supported hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise front brake check in 1-6 months

advise front wiper started to smear

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 YZD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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