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PN61 FWV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,723 mi
Last recorded107,723 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,723 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side repeater loose

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 104,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side repeater loose

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,860 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,860 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,238 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,248 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,612 miles

front pipe exhaust bracket brocken but still supporting system

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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PN61 FWV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN61 FWV, 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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PN61 FWV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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