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PF12 CZE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 56,103 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 56,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 53,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,892 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 50,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,016 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 41,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,056 miles

both front tyres heavely cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2019 40,056 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres heavely cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2018 37,568 miles

Exhaust rear metal bracket broken

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal object in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2018 37,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear metal bracket broken

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal object in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,694 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,163 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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PF12 CZE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF12 CZE, 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 PF12 CZE registered?

PF12 CZE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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