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HY62 KLO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 42,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper support bar excessively corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,697 miles

Front both tyre treads worn on edges

Front nearside bumper support bracket corroded

Rear nearside indicator lamp damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2025 40,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both tyre treads worn on edges

Front nearside bumper support bracket corroded

Rear nearside indicator lamp damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,699 miles

Nearside Front crossmember surport corroded

Nearside Rear reversing lamp lans cracked/damaged

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,852 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Aug 2023 35,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,805 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 210-240kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,992 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box hanger partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal rubber missing but has groves to prevent slipping

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,218 miles

Offside wiper blade deterioating.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,488 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 KLO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KLO, 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 KLO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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