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PE12 KBP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 93,868 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak x2 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,301 miles

Front Coolant leak back of the engine ()

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

Front sump pan corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering warning light is on

Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak back of the engine ()

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

Front coolant level low in the expansion bottle

Front sump pan corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering warning light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing both edges

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wearing inside edge

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

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 50,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,068 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

passenger airbag turned off at test

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,788 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

passenger airbag turned off at test

Fail 24 Apr 2017 25,780 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

passenger airbag turned off at test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,734 miles

passenger airbag turned off at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,035 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 12,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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PE12 KBP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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