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PN12 ZPK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ZPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,252 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 153,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 116,405 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,456 miles

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

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

stuff in the boot and back seats wont let me do full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2018 98,456 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge completely bold

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stuff in the boot and back seats wont let me do full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,356 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 61,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,278 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 ZPK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

PN12 ZPK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PN12 ZPK safe to buy?

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