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PN12 SNV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 SNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 99,277 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,583 miles

FRONT/REAR DISC BRAKES WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Direction indicator not working NO TELL TAIL LIGHTS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam NO TELL TAIL LIGHT MAIN BEAM (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements NO TELL TAIL (4.5.3 (a))

FRONT/REAR DISC BRAKES WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,091 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,964 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 59,962 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,596 miles

nsf tyre at 3 mil

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres cracking

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust 2 brackets broken still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SNV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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