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HJ12 KFL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,760 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced moisture in lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 82,760 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced moisture in lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working 2 of 3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,983 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,097 miles

Front Brake performance not tested pads to low (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,287 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective welds broken away from part of mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 69,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective welds broken away from part of mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,546 miles

unable to fully inspect the nearside and offside rear belts due to childs seats fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,483 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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HJ12 KFL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ12 KFL, 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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HJ12 KFL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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