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S23 KEC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,559 mi
Last recorded36,559 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 KEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 36,559 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose font and rear hangers corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 36,559 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose font and rear hangers corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 27,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 20,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 17,923 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2022 17,923 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 16,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S23 KEC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S23 KEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S23 KEC registered?

S23 KEC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is S23 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 KEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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