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HN62 DHZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,142 mi
Last recorded55,142 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 DHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 55,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 55,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,301 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp assembly broken leaving sharp protrusions. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,298 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 51,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,738 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 47,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,894 miles

Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 43,894 miles

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

Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

OSF Tyre cracked & perished on sidewall 185/65/15

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,515 miles

Exhaust pipe (rear) bracket split and weak

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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HN62 DHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN62 DHZ, 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 HN62 DHZ registered?

HN62 DHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is HN62 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 DHZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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