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HG62 BHK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,486 mi
Last recorded59,486 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 BHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 59,486 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,734 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side front wing mirror unit loose

Fail 14 Jul 2020 50,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side front wing mirror unit loose

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,523 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive has a very small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,523 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive has a very small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but not, deep enough to reach cords or exposing ply or cords

rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 15 Mar 2018 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but not, deep enough to reach cords or exposing ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre is aslo perished and worn off on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,405 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Oct 2016 19,405 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 9,187 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 9,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HG62 BHK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG62 BHK, 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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HG62 BHK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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