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CP61 PZE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 PZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,444 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 59,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,657 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,489 miles

195/55/R16/87V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,978 miles

195/55/R16/87V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,380 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front direction indicator, side repeater is loose at its fittings but is not insecure

nearside front door mirror is loose at its fittings but is not insecure

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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CP61 PZE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CP61 PZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 PZE registered?

CP61 PZE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is CP61 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 PZE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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