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PN12 ZBC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension top mounts noisy, there is a knock from the n/s front when driving, no play/wear detected, ok at time of test

rear exhaust mounting snapped/corroded

slight bind on the n/s rear wheel

Pass 13 May 2025 85,018 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 83,446 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 83,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 72,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,527 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,379 miles

Advise the near side mirror is insecure BUT this mirror is not a Obligatory mirror as the internel mirror is still fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 57,379 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Advise back box exhaust moutn is broken

Advise the near side mirror is insecure BUT this mirror is not a Obligatory mirror as the internel mirror is still fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,671 miles

Exhaust mounting defective secured with metal wiring, exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive no droplets on floor after 5 minutes of idling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective secured with metal wiring, exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive no droplets on floor after 5 minutes of idling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,433 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 ZBC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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