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PE62 EBV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 EBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,145 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 48,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 13,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 13,017 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 13,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 10,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,671 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 6,295 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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PE62 EBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PE62 EBV, 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 PE62 EBV registered?

PE62 EBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is PE62 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 EBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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