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HY12 KJN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,893 mi
Last recorded166,893 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 KJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,893 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside, offside crash bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 166,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside, offside crash bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,261 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 164,596 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 144,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 118,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,310 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 KJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY12 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

HY12 KJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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