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HV62 FJJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,403 mi
Last recorded123,403 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 FJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,677 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,480 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,497 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 99,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,734 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,734 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,668 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,668 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,608 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM.

NSR tyre punctured X2

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,717 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

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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HV62 FJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV62 FJJ, 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 HV62 FJJ registered?

HV62 FJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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