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PK12 VUP

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,327 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,483 miles

Offside Front 3mm/ bald on both edges

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kerb damaged 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm kerb damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage outer wall

Nearside Rear cracking outer wall

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,096 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 VUP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

PK12 VUP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is PK12 VUP safe to buy?

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