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PY62 KBV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 92,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 92,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp very dim , barely lit . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp very dim , barely lit . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 outer edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 outer edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Fail 8 Aug 2025 90,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp on - indicating a malfunction . (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch below oil filter leaking oil - Advise Replacement . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 outer edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 outer edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp very dim . (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (bolt on) ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Fail 23 Aug 2023 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure 2nd from rear exhaust mounting broken off system and rear mount weakened by corrosion . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65x15 cut to cord and cracked / perished along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2022 69,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 tyre on 2.5 mm and cracking / perishing along the tread - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 tyre on 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 tyre on 2.5 mm and cracking / perishing along the tread - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 tyre on 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,805 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,769 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp internals - bulb holder and lens insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer front mounting broken off and rear mounting corroded and about to break (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,305 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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PY62 KBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY62 KBV, 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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PY62 KBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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