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MT62 KLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 KLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,588 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh damaged

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 138,745 miles

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

Front flexi damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi case damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,334 miles

Offside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 113,334 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,130 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, & worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,130 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, & worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,284 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 81,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,472 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,888 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,423 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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MT62 KLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT62 KLJ, 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 MT62 KLJ registered?

MT62 KLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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