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PY12 DTK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,257 mi
Last recorded82,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

diesel additive tank damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 57,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,864 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,863 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,965 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE CUT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BABY SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE CUT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD

Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,695 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 DTK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

PY12 DTK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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