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PL12 CDX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 80,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 80,155 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 68,079 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 68,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,803 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,572 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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PL12 CDX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PL12 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL12 CDX registered?

PL12 CDX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is PL12 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL12 CDX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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