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TJZ 8987

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 8987
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,402 miles

Both rear brake flexi furrells are corroded

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Front subframe is corroded

Front suspension corroded (shockers, hubs)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis at axle mount points is corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,402 miles

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

Both rear brake flexi furrells are corroded

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Front subframe is corroded

Front suspension is corroded (arms, shockers, hubs)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush split + worn, front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush split + worn, front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis at axle mount points is corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2025 61,702 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear temp repair on exhaust bracket

safety recall to be carried out

Fail 13 Aug 2025 61,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear temp repair on exhaust bracket

safety recall to be carried out

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,404 miles

temp repair on exhaust bracket

Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,904 miles

temp repair on exhaust brackets

Fail 16 Aug 2023 45,904 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

temp repair on exhaust brackets

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,888 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,190 miles

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

front and middle exhaust brackets broken

passenger air bags switched off

Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,200 miles

all brake discs corroded and lipped and grooved slightly

both rear tyres perished and cracking

passenger airbags switched off

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,142 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 8987 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8987, 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 8987 registered?

TJZ 8987 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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