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HG12 NGU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,344 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,344 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,846 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,729 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount by rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,398 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount cracked but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HG12 NGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG12 NGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 NGU registered?

HG12 NGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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