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HV62 FJO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,832 mi
Last recorded153,832 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 153,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 153,832 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall lumpy in place's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 143,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side's (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall lumpy in place's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 133,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger Airbag switched off

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 110,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger Airbag switched off

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,050 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 92,049 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and both edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and both edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,330 miles

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

items removed from driver view prior to test

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords s/wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some under bonnet components

items removed from driver view prior to test

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some under vehicle 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 FJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HV62 FJO, 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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HV62 FJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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