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DG12 CEV

2012 Citroen C3 Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,708 mi
Last recorded77,708 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso47,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,708 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,073 miles

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

front radiator support corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,059 miles

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

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

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

front radiator support corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,119 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 66,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,290 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 56,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged / stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged / stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,835 miles

Condensation in offside rear light unit glass ( not affecting light in operation)

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,835 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Condensation in offside rear light unit glass ( not affecting light in operation)

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,413 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 50,413 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,761 miles

center Exhaust system not adequately supported

Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center Exhaust system not adequately supported

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,798 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 35,798 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,940 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG12 CEV is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso in Grey 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 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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DG12 CEV is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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