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PJ12 OTE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,805 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 111,600 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 97,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,411 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,052 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 71,052 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 60,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,447 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 37,447 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,925 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 OTE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

PJ12 OTE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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