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PHZ 1087

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 1087
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 124,928 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON EDGE,AND ALSO WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 124,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON EDGE,AND ALSO WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,508 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AND PARTLY LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear CORROSION STARTED ON REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 117,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AND PARTLY LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear CORROSION STARTED ON REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 117,450 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads worn below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 103,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,883 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 77,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,834 miles

one rear exhaust support corroded away

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,988 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to register

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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PHZ 1087 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHZ 1087, 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 PHZ 1087 registered?

PHZ 1087 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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