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HJ12 YVS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 106,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing but pedal has grooved areas for traction

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on booth edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on booth rdges

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,993 miles

horn intermittant

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail 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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HJ12 YVS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

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

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