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FN12 HZH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,261 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,322 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,760 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 41,758 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inners if front discs in very poor cond (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front brake discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads lowish

outer side wall of n/s/f tyre scuffed

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,562 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of fronts in poor cond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 29,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure 1st & mid metal brackets corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,685 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 9,387 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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FN12 HZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 FN12 HZH, 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 FN12 HZH registered?

FN12 HZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FN12 HZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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