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VK12 KWU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,726 mi
Last recorded82,726 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear,cracks in outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,723 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 52,723 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,883 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VK12 KWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK12 KWU, 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 VK12 KWU registered?

VK12 KWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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