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PN12 OPS

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 OPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,405 miles

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

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

Offside Mirror deteriorated effecting view to rear

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below min

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box missing a hanger, remaining hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s mirror glass defective

Fail 6 Jul 2023 58,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box missing a hanger, remaining hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s mirror glass defective

Pass 30 May 2022 46,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 46,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

service warning lamp on

Pass 19 May 2020 30,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, perished, cracking and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant tank empty, suspect leak

service indicator on, overdue

Fail 19 May 2020 30,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, perished, cracking and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant tank empty, suspect leak

service indicator on, overdue

Pass 29 May 2019 22,814 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 22,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 10,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 10,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 18,022 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,296 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 14,296 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,362 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 9,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OPS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OPS, 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 OPS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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