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YK12 KXV

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,468 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 103,460 miles

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

Offside Front COIL SPRING RUBBING ON BODY

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 100,386 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,793 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 93,793 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting rotted off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached internal failure excessive movement and leaking . (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,975 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,655 miles

Exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 1 Jul 2019 64,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,425 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,022 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,426 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

nsf tyre low

rear exhaust bracket snapped

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 KXV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK12 KXV, 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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YK12 KXV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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