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MV12 MKO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,194 mi
Last recorded85,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 MKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,194 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 85,194 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,267 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,852 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,744 miles

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

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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MV12 MKO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 MV12 MKO, 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 MV12 MKO registered?

MV12 MKO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 MKO safe to buy?

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