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HN62 KVU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,310 mi
Last recorded154,310 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,310 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 141,410 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,269 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 126,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 113,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,577 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 100,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,530 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 91,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 81,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no imiage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,534 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON TREAD WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

Offside Front TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL IS WORN DUE TO TYRE HAS BEEN RUN ON WHILST FLAT

Offside Rear TYRE HAS DEEP CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL & TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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 KVU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KVU, 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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HN62 KVU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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