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P44 PST

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 PST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear lamp broken but still in place

Fail 23 Jul 2026 87,588 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear lamp broken but still in place

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,215 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 83,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,199 miles

Nearside rear light damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2022 82,199 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 79,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 78,335 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,340 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 May 2018 73,171 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 69,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 69,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,927 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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P44 PST is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P44 PST, 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 P44 PST registered?

P44 PST is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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