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HN61 BZH

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,701 mi
Last recorded142,701 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 142,701 miles

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2026 142,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2025 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,945 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level only one working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 110,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level only one working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 92,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Michelin - 195/55R16 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.0mm Michelin - 195/55R16 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 76,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Michelin - 195/55R16 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.0mm Michelin - 195/55R16 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 70,295 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 70,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 65,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

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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HN61 BZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN61 BZH, 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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HN61 BZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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