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PN12 CGU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,835 mi
Last recorded28,835 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,835 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 24,787 miles

Engine coolant level on minimum

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on wall and worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Service light on

Pass 1 Nov 2022 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perished in-between tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Fail 26 Oct 2021 19,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,752 miles

Service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,895 miles

Rear Tyres perished in-between tread

Fail 22 Oct 2019 15,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread and worn on inner edge of tread

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

Rear Tyres perished in-between tread

Pass 2 Nov 2018 13,090 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 7,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,217 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 CGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN12 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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