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PX12 TUJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 TUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,489 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 114,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 106,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 106,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers poor / smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers poor / smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,834 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,294 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 50,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,909 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 TUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TUJ, 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 PX12 TUJ registered?

PX12 TUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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