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HY62 KLK

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 123,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 108,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose slightly noisy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair noisy // squeal // drums fitted to this model (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 83,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak slight

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes squeal

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,457 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,680 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

coolant leak apparent

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

coolant leak apparent

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 39,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,773 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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HY62 KLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY62 KLK, 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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HY62 KLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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