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DG12 HJV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 74,792 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 74,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 66,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 57,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,486 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 43,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 39,078 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 39,078 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 33,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 27,464 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,872 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Items removed from interior mirror before test

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

Fail 13 May 2016 16,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Items removed from interior mirror before test

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

Pass 21 May 2015 11,465 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 HJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJV, 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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DG12 HJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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