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OHZ 8230

2012 Citroen C3

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,374 mi
Last recorded116,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 8230
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 102,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,317 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,207 miles

All four tyres perished on outer walls.

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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OHZ 8230 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OHZ 8230, 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 OHZ 8230 registered?

OHZ 8230 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is OHZ 8230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHZ 8230 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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