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HJ11 TLA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 TLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 101,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 92,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,429 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill cover fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 56,429 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill cover fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,896 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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HJ11 TLA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ11 TLA, 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 HJ11 TLA registered?

HJ11 TLA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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