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PHZ 5567

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 5567
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to n/s/f and n/s/r

n/s headlamp damaged.

n/s mirror damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2025 73,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to n/s/f and n/s/r

n/s headlamp damaged.

n/s mirror damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r.

n/s headlamp damaged.

n/s lower ball joint slight play.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 71,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r.

n/s headlamp damaged.

n/s lower ball joint slight play.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,725 miles

Damage to n/s/f and n/s/r and n/s mirror.

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

n/s headlamp slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 69,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s/f and n/s/r and n/s mirror.

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

n/s headlamp slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,473 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly damaged.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 68,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

n/s headlamp slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,847 miles

Damage to n/s/f

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,111 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,111 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,566 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,566 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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 5567 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 5567, 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 5567 registered?

PHZ 5567 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is PHZ 5567 safe to buy?

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