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HJ12 NJU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 NJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,225 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,634 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,635 miles

Front Exhaust Center Pipe Bracket Fractured

Nearside Rear Door Catch Assembly Missing A Retaining Screw, However Currently Secure And Operational

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

Offside Rear Door Catch Assembly Missing A Retaining Screw, However Currently Secure And Operational

Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,263 miles

Slight scoring to inside face of all brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,826 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear exhaust system, front hanger, is insecure. Exhaust system is adequately supported.

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 NJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HJ12 NJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 NJU registered?

HJ12 NJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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