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CV62 HBG

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,559 mi
Last recorded102,559 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 HBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,559 miles

handbrake level high

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front top shock mount sticking

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,906 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front top shock mount sticking

Fail 19 Apr 2024 98,906 miles

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

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front top shock mount sticking

Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,873 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2022 72,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre close to limit 2.5mm

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,708 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 38,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,628 miles

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,930 miles

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

rear hanger on exhaust system broken

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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CV62 HBG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV62 HBG, 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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CV62 HBG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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