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HJ12 RXC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,324 mi
Last recorded39,324 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 39,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 37,958 miles

Condensation in nearside rear light lens

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 36,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 29,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 27,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,013 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,381 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 RXC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 RXC, 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 HJ12 RXC registered?

HJ12 RXC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ12 RXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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