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PK12 ZNS

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 74,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

radiator and inner wing support bars are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting bracket detached

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 18,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZNS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZNS, 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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PK12 ZNS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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