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HV62 XAM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 89,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,097 miles

1L coolant added before test

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Rear wiper blade missing

Service light on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,096 miles

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

1L coolant added before test

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Rear wiper blade missing

Service light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,534 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on (overdue 9250m)

Fail 21 Sep 2023 80,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working llb380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on (overdue 9250m)

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both front tyres are bald on the inside edges and on the legal limit

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

passenger air bag is turned off

service is over due

Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both front tyres are bald on the inside edges and on the legal limit

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

passenger air bag is turned off

service is over due

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,054 miles

700 miles overdue service.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,054 miles

700 miles overdue service.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers streak slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2017 38,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm lightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm lightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 37,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,012 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,562 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,710 miles

Rear silencer front support bracket broken off

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 XAM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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