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SO12 KZW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,008 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 145,008 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 108,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,186 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,866 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mounts broken (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZW, 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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What year was SO12 KZW registered?

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

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