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PN12 XHS

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,495 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,617 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,539 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 46,539 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear / both tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,383 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 29,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,561 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 XHS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

PN12 XHS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is PN12 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 XHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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