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DG12 HJD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 45,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,863 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 41,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 38,725 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,231 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 29,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,640 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,866 miles

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

front and rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 23,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

front and rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,337 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

front and centre exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust mounting broken, system still adequately supporte.

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HJD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

DG12 HJD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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