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OHZ 8475

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 8475
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,276 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,415 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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OHZ 8475 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 OHZ 8475, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHZ 8475 registered?

OHZ 8475 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is OHZ 8475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHZ 8475 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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