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HJ62 XKV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,703 mi
Last recorded20,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,703 miles

Front exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded/partially broken away.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 19,967 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting half rusted through, broken loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind rear wheel mounting broken half rusted through, loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 19,967 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative Air Bag 2 light on. (7.1.5 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting half rusted through, broken loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind rear wheel mounting broken half rusted through, loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded and weakening (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one of 2 on tail box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,795 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount bracket partially insecure/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,811 miles

Front Lower exhaust bracket part broken but still secure exhaust.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 16,811 miles

Front Lower exhaust bracket part broken but still secure exhaust.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,109 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 15,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,612 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,626 miles

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 XKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

HJ62 XKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ62 XKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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