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PE12 BKZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 BKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective in rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,155 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective in rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,903 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper reinforcement corroded.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Silencer exhaust box bracket rusty & too weak

Fail 10 Dec 2020 59,903 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (Size 195.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention please (& Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper reinforcement corroded.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Silencer exhaust box bracket rusty & too weak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 51,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,660 miles

N-S-R tyre cracking

O-S-R tyre cracking

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,513 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PE12 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

PE12 BKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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