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PN12 ONW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,397 mi
Last recorded83,397 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ONW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,397 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 83,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,486 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 74,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 63,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,895 miles

Central Front exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 40,792 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,601 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 34,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 26,416 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

one rear silencer mounting bracket broken but system is adequately supported

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 ONW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

PN12 ONW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is PN12 ONW safe to buy?

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