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HF12 LJO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,818 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Just before rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,954 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 56,947 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear perrished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear perrished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged not to cords

Fail 18 Feb 2016 36,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged not to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,946 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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HF12 LJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 HF12 LJO, 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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HF12 LJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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