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HV12 TFK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 TFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 83,681 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edges both front slight (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 83,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear and central mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edges both front slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 73,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,646 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,917 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2021 62,917 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2020 59,595 miles

front exhaust deteriorating

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2020 59,595 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorating

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 13 May 2019 56,230 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorating

no warning lights on dash time of test

under tray fitted front

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,493 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 TFK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV12 TFK, 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 TFK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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