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PJ12 YYX

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,983 mi
Last recorded171,983 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 161,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 133,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below min (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 88,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below min (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,879 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 YYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

PJ12 YYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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