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PF12 ORA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,909 mi
Last recorded185,909 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2025 179,777 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all under body support brackets are loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 179,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all under body support brackets are loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 160,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 148,896 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 148,828 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 129,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2023 129,677 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust heat shields not fully secured

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

Pass 5 May 2021 87,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 87,193 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exaust rear broken off and the rest repaired with jublee clips (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,943 miles

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

unable to check rear center seatbelt

wipers not working on second speed

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,500 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 56,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,834 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 42,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,716 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 30,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front door wire cover split

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 ORA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

PF12 ORA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is PF12 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 ORA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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