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PN62 VBE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,262 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 83,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,572 miles

Rear silencer front bracket corroded off at one side but system still has adequate support

Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,487 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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PN62 VBE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

PN62 VBE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is PN62 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 VBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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