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HV12 DKD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 DKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,375 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

slight clutch judder

under tray loose

Fail 12 Feb 2026 100,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

slight clutch judder

under tray loose

Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,098 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 94,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 195/65 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,949 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,949 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

advise front and rear wipers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,317 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 64,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,132 miles

rear tyres perished. 195/55 R16

Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres perished. 195/55 R16

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 13,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,695 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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HV12 DKD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV12 DKD, 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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HV12 DKD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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