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SO12 KZY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 47,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 47,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,486 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 33,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 32,043 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 24,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 23,678 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 23,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,710 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 20,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,883 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 18,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,188 miles

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 KZY 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 SO12 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

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

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