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PE12 VLD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,700 mi
Last recorded58,700 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,700 miles

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

bolt loose on gearbox mounting

exhaust brackets rotting away

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

severe age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,276 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear broken / exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Loose / bolts sized

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump / oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges bald 2/mm (185/65-15)88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges bald2/3mm(185/65-15)88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 57,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges bald 2/mm (185/65-15)88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges bald2/3mm(185/65-15)88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,441 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,796 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking - no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking - no cords exposed.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,023 miles

all tyres cracking

back exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 14 Mar 2016 19,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres cracking

back exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,589 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 VLD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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