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FR12 PBU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 90,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,301 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,297 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,326 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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FR12 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FR12 PBU, 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 FR12 PBU registered?

FR12 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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