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PN12 OPO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,756 mi
Last recorded56,756 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 OPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 56,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 51,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 47,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 39,245 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 39,245 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 25,864 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 25,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively worn and scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively worn and scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,993 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,093 miles

Front Both front tyres getting low on tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possible fuse/pump (8.2.3)

Front Both front tyres getting low on tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,257 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Offside Wiper blade starting to split,NOT affecting drivers view.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,864 miles

Centre exhaust hanger partially detached,NOT affecting system security.

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,382 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 OPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

PN12 OPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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