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PF12 CZN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn nearside outer pitted offside outer pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn nearside outer pitted offside outer pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 78,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,150 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,778 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,081 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,081 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,084 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 CZN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZN, 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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PF12 CZN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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