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YK12 KWC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,951 mi
Last recorded99,951 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 99,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,063 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 88,062 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 82,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,127 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,968 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Fail 29 Aug 2017 35,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,731 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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YK12 KWC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YK12 KWC, 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 YK12 KWC registered?

YK12 KWC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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