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HW12 JGY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 88,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on the inside, only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on the inside, only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure r/h rear bracket for the exhaust was loose, welded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on the inside, only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,800 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,098 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 67,098 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,196 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,075 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

WET test

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

WET test

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,048 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,907 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,327 miles

N/S/R tyre has puncture but is repairable.

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall.

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 JGY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HW12 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 JGY registered?

HW12 JGY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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