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PE12 YAV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,488 mi
Last recorded41,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 41,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner tread , no cords time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,301 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. Discs lipped, pads ok. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of front lower arms - Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age cracking. 185/65R15 88H. Delinte. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm + worn inner edge and age cracking. Advise tracking with tyre change. 185/65R15 88H. Arrowspeed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 39,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop + tail bulb. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop + tail bulb. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. Discs lipped, pads ok. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of front lower arms - Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age cracking. 185/65R15 88H. Delinte. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm + worn inner edge and age cracking. Advise tracking with tyre change. 185/65R15 88H. Arrowspeed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 35,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,016 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,674 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 YAV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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