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HV12 FHA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,490 mi
Last recorded48,490 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,490 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both - caused by insecure wheel arch liners (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm +/- but inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Both front wheel arch liners insecure and rubbing anti roll bar links and tyres when on full lock

Fail 24 Mar 2026 48,489 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both - caused by insecure wheel arch liners (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm +/- but inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Both front wheel arch liners insecure and rubbing anti roll bar links and tyres when on full lock

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND RUBBING PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND RUBBING PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 40,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND RUBBING PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND RUBBING PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,553 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,181 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 19,181 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,869 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,087 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 FHA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHA, 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 FHA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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