2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · KF12 JXK
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 185,908 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KF12 JXK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2023
- 185,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF12 JXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (KF12 JXK) between August 2015 and July 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KF12 JXK Mileage History
- 12/08/201549,569 mi
- 18/07/201664,634 mi+15,065 mi
- 18/07/201664,634 mi
- 26/07/201786,058 mi+21,424 mi
- 12/07/2018106,175 mi+20,117 mi
- 20/07/2019126,503 mi+20,328 mi
- 14/07/2020133,731 mi+7,228 mi
- 17/07/2021145,509 mi+11,778 mi
- 30/07/2022160,222 mi+14,713 mi
- 02/08/2022160,233 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/2023185,908 mi+25,675 mi
Average of roughly 17,152 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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