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PJ12 EKU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,848 mi
Last recorded107,848 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 107,848 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 107,848 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,402 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 74,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 39,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EKU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

PJ12 EKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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