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PE12 AET

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,934 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,017 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,314 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket before the rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 33,525 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,253 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,910 miles

Front bumper insecure

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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PE12 AET is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PE12 AET, 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 PE12 AET registered?

PE12 AET is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is PE12 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 AET shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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