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HG62 DLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,214 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 57,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 56,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 53,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,588 miles

Rear exhaust tailbox support bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,495 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 39,667 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,555 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG62 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

HG62 DLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is HG62 DLJ safe to buy?

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