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RF12 CZR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 CZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 145,911 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,656 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 137,406 miles

Front Stone chipped on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 137,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stone chipped on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 132,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 121,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 121,090 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 113,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 113,538 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,729 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 102,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,543 miles

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

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

Rear winter tyres fitted on rear out of shape on treads

Pass 11 May 2017 75,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 61,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,285 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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RF12 CZR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 RF12 CZR, 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 RF12 CZR registered?

RF12 CZR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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