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PK12 ZZW

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,013 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 96,293 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,906 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 36,924 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 ZZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK12 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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