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PK61 PZD

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,581 mi
Last recorded103,581 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 PZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 103,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,609 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,664 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 62,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,526 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,726 miles

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

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

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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PK61 PZD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK61 PZD, 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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PK61 PZD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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