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UJZ 2156

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 2156
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes are separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,605 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,182 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,516 miles

Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,230 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer front bracket corroded and loos but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,319 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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UJZ 2156 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UJZ 2156, 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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UJZ 2156 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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