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PE12 FKY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,955 mi
Last recorded60,955 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 FKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,955 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,955 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,820 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 56,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel in brake peddle when on left lock (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure front anti roll bar 'd' bush brackets not fully a line touching os/f brake caliper when on full lock (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner faces of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower back rubber wishbone bush has excessive play/ worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached os/f shock absorber pinch bolt not fully though nut/ secure? (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

ADVISE: slight oil dampness from engine area?

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is splitting/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 54,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 34,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 26,909 miles

exhaust mount has corroded and snapped off.

front discs worn.

oil leak.

tread cracking on rear tyres.

Fail 15 May 2019 26,909 miles

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

exhaust mount has corroded and snapped off.

front discs worn.

oil leak.

tread cracking on rear tyres.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,463 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 FKY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

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

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