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HN12 ZBP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door damaged .

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Osr body seal damaged outer

Fail 10 Apr 2026 101,994 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door damaged .

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Osr body seal damaged outer

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,771 miles

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

Offside Front osf wing damaged

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

osr outer seal damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front osf wing damaged

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

osr outer seal damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,712 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer osr outer body seal damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,815 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 71,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,316 miles

all tyres slightly low and perished, 195/55/16

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Mar 2019 47,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,364 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,411 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2015 15,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight lip on front brake discs

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 ZBP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

HN12 ZBP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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