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HG12 SUX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,536 mi
Last recorded52,536 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 SUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,922 miles

Offside Condensation Inside Headlamp

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi Brake Hose Ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Ferrule Corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 48,922 miles

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

Offside Condensation Inside Headlamp

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi Brake Hose Ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 40,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,209 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken Away From Pipe

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded & Weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresh Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()

Nearside Front Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken Away From Pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresh Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()

Rear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded & Weakened

Fail 6 Mar 2019 27,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresh Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()

Rear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded & Weakened

Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 24,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,550 miles

exhaust hanger broken

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 SUX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

HG12 SUX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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