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MJ62 HJV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 HJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 77,741 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 64,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,386 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,386 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 32,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 32,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 24,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,333 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 13,538 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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MJ62 HJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ62 HJV, 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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MJ62 HJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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