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HV61 EKN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,922 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 64,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,516 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,880 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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HV61 EKN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV61 EKN, 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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HV61 EKN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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