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TJZ 9579

2012 Citroen C3 Picasso

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso47,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 9579
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,995 miles

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))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slight play detected

Park brake lever release button deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slight play detected

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake lever release button deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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TJZ 9579 is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJZ 9579 registered?

TJZ 9579 is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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The MOT history for TJZ 9579 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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