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HY12 PVN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 PVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 56,942 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front-rusted-judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody-axle-subframe-exhaust-brakes-running gear rusting,alternator belt noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,615 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,935 miles

Front Auxiliary belt damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 55,935 miles

Front Auxiliary belt damaged

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,631 miles

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

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

engine under / vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine under / vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,735 miles

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheel fixings

wipers slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,735 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing (1.4.A.2f)

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheel fixings

wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks to tread and sidewalls

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 35,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks to tread and sidewalls

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,295 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 31,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,491 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 PVN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

HY12 PVN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HY12 PVN safe to buy?

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