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HJ62 ORA

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 57,849 miles

Front exhaust support bracket partially broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 57,849 miles

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

Front exhaust support bracket partially broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,240 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 54,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,285 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 19 Aug 2021 41,166 miles

rear silencer front bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,864 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,154 miles

engine cover fitted.

under tray fitted.

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 ORA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ62 ORA, 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 HJ62 ORA registered?

HJ62 ORA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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