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AJ12 TZH

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,665 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Smoking when cold, clears when engine at full running temperature. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/wear lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail, inside engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 96,652 miles

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

Exhaust back box, rear mounting corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Smoking when cold, clears when engine at full running temperature. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/wear lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail, inside engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 93,107 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

exhaust emissions test just passed at default value 1.50 - advise attention

Pass 30 May 2024 89,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,820 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,243 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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AJ12 TZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ12 TZH, 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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AJ12 TZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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