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PN12 EFV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,874 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre bald on outside tread + cupping

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 68,640 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,934 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX BRACKET MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,934 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX BRACKET MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 30,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,124 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,335 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,330 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EFV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PN12 EFV, 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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What year was PN12 EFV registered?

PN12 EFV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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