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PE12 HJN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,245 miles

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

oil cap missing

Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,352 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,776 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,776 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 85,949 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 85,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

battery cover

bonnet secondary latch fault

coolant low

exhaust hangers broken,but secure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,146 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

rear exhaust bracket broken,but secure

unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 53,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 38,595 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 HJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

PE12 HJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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