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RE12 KMY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,151 mi
Last recorded68,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,151 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,295 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,179 miles

brake discs corroded on edge

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,512 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer not secure due to the mount/bracket that has corroded so much that its broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts due to being severely cracked and perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,290 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished and split (no cords exposed)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,576 miles

front brake pads and discs deteriorating

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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RE12 KMY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE12 KMY, 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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RE12 KMY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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