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HN12 ZHE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 48,769 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,982 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 43,982 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,856 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn and has a screw in it

offside front tyre worn and perished

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,856 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

front brakes squeal when applied

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn and has a screw in it

offside front tyre worn and perished

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,233 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre X2 nails ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,889 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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HN12 ZHE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

HN12 ZHE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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