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YK12 KWF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 64,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 64,838 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,708 miles

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,082 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 37,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,989 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,553 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 KWF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

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

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