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HW12 JJV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,531 mi
Last recorded39,531 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished around whole circumference / nearly though to cord / over 10 years old / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,954 miles

Rear exhaust silencer front bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on edges

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

HW12 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is HW12 JJV safe to buy?

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