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KU12 TBY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 106,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 106,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,326 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 96,277 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,762 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger airbag turned off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 89,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger airbag turned off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 84,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 73,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 58,752 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front & excessively perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,361 miles

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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KU12 TBY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU12 TBY, 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 KU12 TBY registered?

KU12 TBY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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