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HW12 JGO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,684 mi
Last recorded131,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 131,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,497 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUT INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,260 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure broken weld on centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,090 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 80,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,071 miles

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

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

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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HW12 JGO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW12 JGO, 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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HW12 JGO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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