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HJ12 YXA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play new part fitted,possibly left loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded /broken. system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded /broken. system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,794 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split and perished but not exceeding excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel high

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 77,792 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split and perished but not exceeding excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel high

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,873 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and low on tread (185/65R15 88H). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and low on tread (185/65R15 88H). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,641 miles

front wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

n/s rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2020 64,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

n/s rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,549 miles

Both front tyres wearing the inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,230 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 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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