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CE12 HBP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,756 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,519 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,229 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,459 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,010 miles

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

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

front tyres scuffing on edges

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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CE12 HBP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE12 HBP, 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 CE12 HBP registered?

CE12 HBP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CE12 HBP safe to buy?

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