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HN12 ZCA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,795 mi
Last recorded64,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,795 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor damage to n/s/outer sill panel

n/s/f coil spring contacting inner wing on full lock checks

Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

minor damage to n/s/outer sill panel

n/s/f coil spring contacting inner wing on full lock checks

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring contacting inner wing on full lock checks

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor damage to n/s lower outer sill panel

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,701 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 57,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,628 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 53,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,555 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,767 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 45,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 38,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,517 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear intermediate exhaust support bracket corroded/separated from exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,517 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear intermediate exhaust support bracket corroded/separated from exhaust

Pass 30 May 2017 27,832 miles

Front Brake pads worn low.

Front Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,667 miles

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 28 May 2015 16,588 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZCA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

HN12 ZCA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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