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KP12 JSU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 JSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 82,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,343 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,417 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 77,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,936 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 71,934 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 66,030 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,635 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,635 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount broken off rear mount above axle missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuff on mirror and phone holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,899 miles

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

advise n\s wiper streaking slightly

rear exaust bracket snapped off and front one starting too snap off but exaust still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,455 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 24,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,815 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs quite worn

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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KP12 JSU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP12 JSU, 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 KP12 JSU registered?

KP12 JSU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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