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HN12 ZBJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 65,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,171 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 56,160 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 49,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,829 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,196 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to windscreen

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2019 37,196 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

damage to windscreen

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 35,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 30,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade spilt on ends

Pass 25 May 2016 24,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 18,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HN12 ZBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN12 ZBJ, 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 HN12 ZBJ registered?

HN12 ZBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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