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PK12 DYG

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 DYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 70,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 70,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 66,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,125 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,158 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing blocked on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2023 61,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing blocked on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backbox bracket corroded but still connected

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,432 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,700 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,120 miles

Central exhaust bracket detached

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear cracking in treads and on side

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,787 miles

Front front exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,990 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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PK12 DYG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK12 DYG, 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 PK12 DYG registered?

PK12 DYG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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