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PJ12 EKX

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,776 mi
Last recorded141,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 141,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread and also inner edges are bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 129,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 129,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,810 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,162 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,584 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,613 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,045 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 13,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 EKX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ12 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

PJ12 EKX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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