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PX12 TRZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 TRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 110,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 110,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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))

radiator insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2018 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2017 60,808 miles

under tray and inner wing insecure

Pass 4 May 2016 55,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 55,872 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,461 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 47,837 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,837 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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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PX12 TRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX12 TRZ, 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 PX12 TRZ registered?

PX12 TRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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