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HJ12 YYC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,067 mi
Last recorded115,067 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 115,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 108,910 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,752 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,795 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 75,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,202 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 15,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YYC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

HJ12 YYC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ12 YYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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