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PE12 BLN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,852 mi
Last recorded80,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 80,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,536 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,529 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,525 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 59,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,606 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 54,606 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,983 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,266 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 44,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,368 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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PE12 BLN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

PE12 BLN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is PE12 BLN safe to buy?

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