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HG62 BYH

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,861 mi
Last recorded45,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 45,861 miles

Rear silencer front bracket broken, exhaust still secure.

Fail 17 Jul 2026 45,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer front bracket broken, exhaust still secure.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,387 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 34,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,229 miles

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 19 Jun 2024 25,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.53% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 25,064 miles

no reading obtained by D.S.M

Fail 8 Dec 2023 25,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 23,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 23,459 miles

Emissions not tested unknown age of timing belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 21,917 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 21,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 20,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 19,218 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger detached

Fail 5 Dec 2019 19,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 6 Dec 2018 17,563 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger detached

Pass 12 Dec 2017 15,784 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger detached but system still secure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 13,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,927 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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HG62 BYH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

HG62 BYH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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