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PN12 SFF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 SFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 88,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 88,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 76,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,174 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,476 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 SFF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

PN12 SFF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is PN12 SFF safe to buy?

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