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PE12 VJZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,347 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 33,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high Off side front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,264 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 33,264 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 30,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,172 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 24,169 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear support mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,137 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 VJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

PE12 VJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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