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PN61 VBG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 112,044 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot come off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,057 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 89,605 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking on the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken likley to foul the wheel adviced not to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken likley to foul the wheel adviced not to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bottom hose clip is broken advice replacment

coolant below min

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,585 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,695 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear support brackets broke off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust supported however one support broken needs attention-causing knocking noise.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 631,931 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 47,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.185/65/15

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,038 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.185/65/15

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,849 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 17,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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PN61 VBG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN61 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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