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PN12 XHR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 95,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 87,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,246 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,673 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,287 miles

both front tyres have wear on inside edges

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 XHR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

PN12 XHR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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