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HG12 SZY

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,754 mi
Last recorded154,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 154,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,521 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 94,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 17,897 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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HG12 SZY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

HG12 SZY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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