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SP12 ZKJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (on Rear silencer box rear mount corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Approx. 3mm tyre tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall of tyre[as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Stone chips" within swept area of "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks/tears/cuts on inner sidewall of tyre(205/45R17,88W) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Approx. 3mm tyre tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall of tyre[as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Stone chips" within swept area of "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple cracks on inner sidewall. as marked. 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple cracks on inner sidewall. as marked. 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre. 2.5mm. 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. swept area. o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, esp. inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, esp. inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 55,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear heat shield above rear silencer box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, esp. inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, esp. inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded & broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 50,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,358 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,359 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 23,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,324 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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SP12 ZKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP12 ZKJ, 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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SP12 ZKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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