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PN12 RZP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,965 mi
Last recorded20,965 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 RZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,965 miles

Exhaust mount defective

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 17,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 16,856 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 14,739 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 13,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 13,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 12,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 11,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,460 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 7,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,196 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 RZP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

PN12 RZP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is PN12 RZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 RZP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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