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PE12 KAA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,363 mi
Last recorded202,363 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 KAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 202,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 194,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 186,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm depth and signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm depth and signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 177,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 168,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 159,341 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 159,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 127,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 May 2017 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2016 30,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scoreing on inside surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoreing on inside surface (3.5.1i)

slight perishing on n/s front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,440 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 KAA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KAA, 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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PE12 KAA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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