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HV12 KNF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,224 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,645 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 31,623 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 30,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 30,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,552 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres below legal limit on inner and outer edges.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2017 28,593 miles

Nearside front,offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres all perished.

Fail 10 May 2017 28,593 miles

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

Nearside front,offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres all perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,937 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 KNF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KNF, 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 HV12 KNF registered?

HV12 KNF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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