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HJ62 HMU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 72,161 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 69,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,177 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,177 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,668 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 45,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs rusted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,475 miles

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

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

Rear pads low

Fail 4 Oct 2017 38,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ62 HMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HMU, 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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HJ62 HMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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