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P8 UTB

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,653 mi
Last recorded78,653 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 UTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,549 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,548 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,855 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,384 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,939 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/65r15)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,142 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,902 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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P8 UTB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P8 UTB, 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 P8 UTB registered?

P8 UTB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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