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CY12 HLM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,587 mi
Last recorded58,587 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 58,587 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 57,025 miles

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

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 57,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,996 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,128 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 11 May 2018 30,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,657 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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CY12 HLM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CY12 HLM, 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 CY12 HLM registered?

CY12 HLM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CY12 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 HLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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