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HY62 RZG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,162 mi
Last recorded27,162 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 RZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 27,162 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 27,157 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 14,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 14,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 12,417 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,038 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2017 9,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,261 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 RZG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RZG, 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 HY62 RZG registered?

HY62 RZG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is HY62 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 RZG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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