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P20 ALM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

152,959 mi
Last recorded152,959 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ALM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 152,959 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 152,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 142,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 134,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 133,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 72,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 130,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 66,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 66,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 63,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,793 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all mounting brackets badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 57,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all mounting brackets badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,442 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fan belt badly cracked

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,358 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 49,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

hand brake button sticks ocassionaly

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,817 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhast clamp lose

slight wear o/side wiper blade

Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhast clamp lose

slight wear o/side wiper blade

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,210 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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P20 ALM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P20 ALM, 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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P20 ALM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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