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PX12 PVU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 116,176 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One exhaust mounting rusted through. Rear exhaust mounting defective / rusting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust loose (bracket rusted through) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror damaged / loose

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 111,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror damaged and loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, starting to perish, increased wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust loose (rearmost bracket rusted through)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 100,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,788 miles

front tyres on 3mm

rear brakes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,388 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,388 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,367 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,719 miles

front brakes worn

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2016 27,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes worn

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,276 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 11,212 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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PX12 PVU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX12 PVU, 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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PX12 PVU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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