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PJ12 AAY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 Mar 2023 88,268 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 74,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,311 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 20,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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PJ12 AAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PJ12 AAY, 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 PJ12 AAY registered?

PJ12 AAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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