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DG12 HKA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,336 mi
Last recorded56,336 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,087 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 44,487 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,445 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 42,445 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,846 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn on minimum thickness of 20mm

front wiperblades slightly perished but still clearing screen adequately

rear exhaust hanger is snapped but system is secure

rear tyres very slightly perished on the outer sidewalls

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 HKA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

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

Is DG12 HKA safe to buy?

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