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PN62 RPO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 RPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,647 miles

horn poor

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,806 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 26,801 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 25,760 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 24,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,027 miles

all brake discs worn,pads wearing low

exhaust mount cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2018 20,355 miles

Covers fitted.

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,444 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion on rear discs, slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Aug 2015 12,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 RPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RPO, 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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PN62 RPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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