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PE12 KAX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,837 mi
Last recorded37,837 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,837 miles

Coolant leak rear area of engine ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and cracking, size 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,336 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 25,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 22,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 22,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,584 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,935 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking sized 185 65 15

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,345 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 KAX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

PE12 KAX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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