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FH12 JHX

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 JHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 124,688 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 124,687 miles

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

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,024 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall/outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 120,020 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3x bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall/outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,653 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiped 'A' zone ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 112,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiped 'A' zone ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,786 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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FH12 JHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

FH12 JHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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