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PE12 VJM

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 59,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,901 miles

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Body component slightly loose Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 50,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,320 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 48,314 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 45,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush, just starting to come away at edges. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush, just starting to come away at edges. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall perished and cracked to cords. 195/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush, just starting to come away at edges. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush, just starting to come away at edges. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,138 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 33,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,231 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 VJM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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