MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
front wish bone arm bushes in poor condition
n/s rear tyre cracking and in poor condition
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
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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
Both front tyres wearing the inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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