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KU12 TDV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,421 mi
Last recorded63,421 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 TDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,132 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,823 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 38,100 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 31,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both and n/s scored b.disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to core (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,769 miles

Rear bumper crash bar bent

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,787 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Slight cracking and perishing to both front tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,717 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 TDV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU12 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

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

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