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DS12 HYL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,785 mi
Last recorded44,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,785 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 42,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2024 38,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 38,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 31,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers not checked

Fail 23 Jun 2021 28,476 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

wipers not checked

Pass 27 Jun 2020 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 16,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,946 miles

all 4 tyres side walls and tread cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,717 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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DS12 HYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS12 HYL, 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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DS12 HYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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