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SH12 KAO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 KAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 146,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody General Corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 142,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r sill damaged

suspension components corroded front/rear all

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 142,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r sill damaged

suspension components corroded front/rear all

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 140,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 140,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 139,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot not fully secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside front lower ball joint slightly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front lower ball joint slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 97,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2019 97,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,770 miles

rear brake inspection is required to truly discover inner pad thickness

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wall as slight damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,607 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre wearing at shoulders

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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SH12 KAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH12 KAO, 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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SH12 KAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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