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HK12 OUA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,810 mi
Last recorded45,810 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracked in tread. 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,600 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 35,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,819 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 33,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,506 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,379 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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HK12 OUA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 HK12 OUA, 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 HK12 OUA registered?

HK12 OUA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HK12 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 OUA 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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