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HG62 BHU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,516 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,121 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,853 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,853 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer weld broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,578 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,578 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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 BHU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG62 BHU, 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 HG62 BHU registered?

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

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