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HV62 HYM

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 HYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,169 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,210 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,370 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,217 miles

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

Front tyre treads getting low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,075 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,656 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some engine bay 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 HYM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HYM, 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 HYM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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