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PN12 OPD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 OPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 99,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 609,379 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,766 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OPD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

PN12 OPD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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