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HG12 ZKO

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,394 mi
Last recorded49,394 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 ZKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep sidewall gouge, wearing thin on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2026 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tearing/separating - cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep sidewall gouge, wearing thin on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Deep gouge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 37,055 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 26,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre is tread low just over 2.00 mm

Offside Front tyre tread is getting low just over 3.00 mm

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,750 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 ZKO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

HG12 ZKO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is HG12 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 ZKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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