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CA12 JHF

2012 Citroen C3 Picasso

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso47,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 66,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2024 57,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,194 miles

Rear slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 17 Jan 2024 44,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and partly detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted and corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and pitted on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 32,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,984 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 30,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 27,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 23,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,485 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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CA12 JHF is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA12 JHF is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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