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PN62 HWU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top strut mount slight play/noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,519 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,212 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,830 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,328 miles

Front front brake discs scored/lipped

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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PN62 HWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN62 HWU, 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 PN62 HWU registered?

PN62 HWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is PN62 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 HWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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