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PN12 SFZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 110,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 106,136 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,707 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,403 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 66,396 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken (system secure)

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,834 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,760 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,563 miles

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

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

service light on

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 SFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

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

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