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HG12 NHM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 106,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,446 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,137 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounting brackets rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,905 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge heavily perished cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,931 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,567 miles

Front brakes worn very low

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

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 NHM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG12 NHM, 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 HG12 NHM registered?

HG12 NHM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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