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PJ12 ENV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,341 miles

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair.

Fail 17 Sep 2025 64,337 miles

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,692 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Near side rear tyre found very low pressure

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,369 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 52,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,934 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 42,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,084 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 33,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,532 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,397 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside door mirror insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2018 21,397 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside door mirror insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 10,569 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 ENV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

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

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