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HW12 LUE

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (no visible tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken. but system supported.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,145 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,770 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,703 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,956 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,001 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,168 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,319 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,765 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 LUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

HW12 LUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is HW12 LUE safe to buy?

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