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HJ12 YYF

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,886 mi
Last recorded41,886 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 41,886 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 41,262 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,378 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,058 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 YYF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

HJ12 YYF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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