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PE12 VKV

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,034 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 107,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,410 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser mounting rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread down to 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser mounting rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread down to 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,207 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Rear exhaust silencer rear hanger deteriated

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 57,132 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 57,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 50,007 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 50,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.63mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,738 miles

brake discs rusty

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 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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