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GJ12 HNE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 76,119 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2022 74,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER WEAR/close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Fog light lens defective

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,441 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 73,441 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 72,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,832 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

windscreen has minor damage

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,525 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is secure.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,799 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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GJ12 HNE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ12 HNE, 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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GJ12 HNE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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