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HW12 JHE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,018 mi
Last recorded37,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 37,018 miles

Front lower rad support bar corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 34,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 28,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 27,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 24,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,442 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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HW12 JHE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HW12 JHE, 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 HW12 JHE registered?

HW12 JHE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HW12 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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