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PE12 ETA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 58,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,842 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,837 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 23,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,499 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 ETA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

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

Is PE12 ETA safe to buy?

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