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SO12 KZK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 90,939 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Both front subframe support arms corroding

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure 2 x Insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,543 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy and slightly rough when turning steering

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,061 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,980 miles

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

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

TWO EXHAUST HANGERS/BRACKETS BROKEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION

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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SO12 KZK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SO12 KZK, 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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SO12 KZK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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