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PE12 WOM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,875 mi
Last recorded84,875 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 WOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,875 miles

areas of chassis & rear beam axle showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished & cracking

windscreen damage noted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/cracking & starting to unbond

exhaust pipework /brackets corroded

windscreen damage noted

Fail 3 Jun 2025 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/cracking & starting to unbond

exhaust pipework /brackets corroded

windscreen damage noted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,144 miles

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

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

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor heavily cracking/perished & just starting to unbond

exhaust pipework & brackets rusty

n /s/f indicator bulb faded

windscreen damage noted

Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,502 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

both sides front lower arm rear bushes very poor condition perished & cracked

exhaust pipework rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2024 73,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

suspect rear inner brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

both sides front lower arm rear bushes very poor condition perished & cracked

exhaust pipework rusty

front support bracket partially broken

rear discs poor showing wear/corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,829 miles

front exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 22 Jun 2023 68,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

front exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 11 May 2021 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,564 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 40,564 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 31,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 19,276 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,652 miles

crack in windscreen close to swept area n/s

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 WOM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

PE12 WOM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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