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FH12 HPO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 HPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 94,893 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,088 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 81,088 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,280 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 61,500 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,350 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear exhaust hangers weak / corroded

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 37,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,547 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 26,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FH12 HPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH12 HPO, 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 FH12 HPO registered?

FH12 HPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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