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PN12 ORA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limits

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2026 91,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limits

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,372 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,738 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,738 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,997 miles

nearside trackend has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 49,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ORA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN12 ORA registered?

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

Is PN12 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 ORA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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