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TJZ 8958

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,802 mi
Last recorded43,802 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 8958
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,802 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 43,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 43,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,383 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension strut bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 91t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,640 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,221 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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TJZ 8958 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TJZ 8958, 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 TJZ 8958 registered?

TJZ 8958 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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