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HV12 UZH

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,975 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 91,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 78,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 74,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,185 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 53,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,500 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc’s lipped/worn

Offside Front Brake disc’s lipped/worn

Pass 9 May 2016 24,121 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 17,717 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 UZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

HV12 UZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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