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J40 PTN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 84,201 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,792 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 72,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,662 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 67,662 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Big clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Budget 205/45/17-88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

n/s/f wheel/weight catches the anti roll bar when in left hand steering lock when jacked up but ok when not jacked up.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,047 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder scrubbed bald

Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead ,slight (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,011 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,008 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs in poor state

front wipers slightly smear

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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J40 PTN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 J40 PTN, 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 J40 PTN registered?

J40 PTN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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