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PJ62 OPT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 66,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,512 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,512 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 59,821 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air frehner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,434 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 56,434 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,798 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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PJ62 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ62 OPT, 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 PJ62 OPT registered?

PJ62 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is PJ62 OPT safe to buy?

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