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PE12 FVG

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 75,068 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2024 75,067 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,127 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 58,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear union/ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,135 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 39,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,119 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and splitting

Fail 18 Feb 2016 23,119 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and splitting

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 30,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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 FVG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

PE12 FVG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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