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ML12 PKO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 87,718 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 87,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,921 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,986 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,986 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

attention to nearside door mirror complete unit to door

Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box section front mounting rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

attention to nearside door mirror complete unit to door

exhaust very rear mounting becoming weak at mounting point

service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,914 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,861 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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ML12 PKO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML12 PKO, 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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ML12 PKO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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