MOT Status
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120,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer box,rear most upper corroding away. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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))
Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges..
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..
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))
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))
both rear tyres perished
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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