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RNZ 5382

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,876 mi
Last recorded63,876 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5382
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 63,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to a major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,341 miles

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

coolant leak detected

Fail 28 Oct 2024 61,341 miles

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

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

coolant leak detected

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,427 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light indicating a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,674 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs have slight signs of scoring detected

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres getting worn close to wear indicators

both front tyres have signs of cracking detected

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,812 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,072 miles

all 4 tyres scracking

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,185 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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RNZ 5382 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNZ 5382, 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 RNZ 5382 registered?

RNZ 5382 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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