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PJ12 CSX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,651 mi
Last recorded87,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,937 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 81,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,616 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,254 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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PJ12 CSX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol 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 PJ12 CSX, 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 CSX registered?

PJ12 CSX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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