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PY12 DRV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,657 mi
Last recorded21,657 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 21,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,390 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 14,459 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 14,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 13,787 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 13,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to deep cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to deep cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to deep cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to deep cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,835 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 11,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 10,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 9,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 9,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 7,770 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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PY12 DRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY12 DRV, 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 PY12 DRV registered?

PY12 DRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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