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HV62 PPU

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 109,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,452 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 103,452 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,964 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,080 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,882 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 84,853 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blue smoke. (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,286 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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HV62 PPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

HV62 PPU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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