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ERZ 1458

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,275 mi
Last recorded53,275 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 1458
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,275 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 49,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,986 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,614 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,264 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear exhaust bracket detoriated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,274 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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ERZ 1458 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERZ 1458, 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 ERZ 1458 registered?

ERZ 1458 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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