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PF12 SHX

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,506 mi
Last recorded79,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 SHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,506 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,888 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 72,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 70,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,920 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,920 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,286 miles

Rear discs have a slight lip of corrosion.

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,455 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2015 29,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PF12 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

PF12 SHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is PF12 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 SHX 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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