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HV12 ZZH

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,440 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,436 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 59,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,667 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake discs going rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,582 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,582 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,863 miles

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

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

rear tyres slighty cracked

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 ZZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

HV12 ZZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is HV12 ZZH safe to buy?

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