CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ62 HKK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,049 mi
Last recorded74,049 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,049 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,250 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,466 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 61,466 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,388 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,419 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,013 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2020 45,013 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,203 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,203 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,014 miles

both front wipers perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ62 HKK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 HJ62 HKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ62 HKK?

You can check the full history of HJ62 HKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ62 HKK registered?

HJ62 HKK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HJ62 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 HKK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ62 HKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ62 HKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.