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RV12 PXW

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2021 27,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,797 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust mounting partially broken

Fail 12 Feb 2020 19,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust mounting partially broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 8,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,370 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 5,597 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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RV12 PXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV12 PXW, 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 RV12 PXW registered?

RV12 PXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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