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HJ12 YYS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 120,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 116,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 116,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 103,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,378 miles

Coolant level significantly below minimum

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **At 1.6mm limit**, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 77,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer box,rear most upper corroding away. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2022 77,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at upper section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer box,rear most upper corroding away. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,152 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges..

Fail 3 Jun 2020 55,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges..

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs..

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,103 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing .Recommend replace .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges ,on 3MMin places.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,on 2.5MM.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing .Recommend replace .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges ,on 3MMin places.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,on 2.5MM.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,950 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.2mm (Limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.4mm (Limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YYS 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 70.6%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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