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PN12 CGK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 133,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 133,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,593 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 120,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 107,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,576 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,576 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,192 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,192 miles

1 of rear exhaust silencer hangers broken but system still well supported

engine coolant below minimum

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,132 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

exhaust rear bracket at front of rear silencer broken

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,254 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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PN12 CGK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN12 CGK, 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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PN12 CGK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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