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R16 JCK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,464 mi
Last recorded51,464 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 JCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,464 miles

Coolant level low in header tank

Nearside Front Mirror housing loose

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 51,464 miles

Coolant level low in header tank

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

Nearside Front Mirror housing loose

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively hard to spin by hand (1.2.1 (f))

low coolant

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 30,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R16 JCK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R16 JCK, 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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R16 JCK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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