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HY12 JHX

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 JHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 55,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,874 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 52,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,716 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 49,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 45,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated DONE. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated DONE. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 40,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,319 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,331 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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HY12 JHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY12 JHX, 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 HY12 JHX registered?

HY12 JHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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