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HL02 PRL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,147 mi
Last recorded19,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL02 PRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 19,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 18,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 17,153 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 15,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 13,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 13,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,665 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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HL02 PRL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HL02 PRL, 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 HL02 PRL registered?

HL02 PRL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is HL02 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL02 PRL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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