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DF12 PKZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 PKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,279 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

rear brake discs starting to corrode /wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe chassis rails steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 18 Jun 2026 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

rear brake discs starting to corrode /wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe chassis rails steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,824 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 17 Jun 2025 78,824 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,787 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Jul 2024 73,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall showing cord 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,339 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 3 Jul 2023 72,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,108 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate,

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components ,

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,664 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 24,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,181 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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DF12 PKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF12 PKZ, 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 DF12 PKZ registered?

DF12 PKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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