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PN12 ZNG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ZNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 102,667 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face rusty and scored . only working on approximately 25% of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face rusty and scored . only working on approximately 25% of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner shoulder and tyre perished ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 100,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn ,rusty and pitted only working on part of braking area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn, rusty and pitted only working on part of braking area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner shoulder and tyre perished ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,146 miles

wiper smearing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 62,873 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear second to last exhaust mounting breaking away at weld (corrosion)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,564 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZNG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

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

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