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DG12 HFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,404 mi
Last recorded142,404 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 142,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,195 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 129,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 129,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,679 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,679 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm wear markers

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust fully surported

Fail 13 Sep 2019 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm wear markers

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust fully surported

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,351 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,347 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,735 miles

Didn't have a clear view of front brake pads a wheel off brake inspection is advised.

Fuel cap cover missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak / excess on sump.

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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DG12 HFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DG12 HFZ, 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 DG12 HFZ registered?

DG12 HFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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