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DG12 HJO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached brace bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 48,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,468 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 41,468 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,113 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 25,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,094 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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DG12 HJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DG12 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

DG12 HJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is DG12 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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