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KY12 RXB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,402 mi
Last recorded57,402 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 RXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 57,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 54,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 54,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 52,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle &rear mountings snapped, but exhaust is still secure by 1 rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 50,465 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle &rear mountings snapped, but exhaust is still secure by 1 rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 48,207 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 bulbs flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted to drivers front (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hangers broke

Pass 28 Mar 2020 44,941 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing sidewall

service due

Fail 30 Mar 2019 42,572 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing sidewall

service due

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

always replace suspension components in axle pairs

battery cover, engine under tray, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust bracket forward of the rear silencer corroded through

n/s front and rear corner bumper and various areas of body damage

service indicator on display

tyre size 185/65/15

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

always replace suspension components in axle pairs

battery cover, engine under tray, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust bracket forward of the rear silencer corroded through

n/s front and rear corner bumper and various areas of body damage

service indicator on display

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,622 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2016 34,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,776 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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KY12 RXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KY12 RXB, 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 KY12 RXB registered?

KY12 RXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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