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KL55 HHL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 HHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 58,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT AND REAR SNAPPED,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split ,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIRMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,397 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE FRONT BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 55,397 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE FRONT BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,145 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 49,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,340 miles

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,156 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,654 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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KL55 HHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KL55 HHL, 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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KL55 HHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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