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RO12 HXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,591 mi
Last recorded51,591 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 HXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 48,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 31,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,060 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 29,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket and strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,025 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,186 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,552 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 20,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,240 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 17,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,452 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 13,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 10,388 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 10,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,390 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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RO12 HXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO12 HXZ, 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 RO12 HXZ registered?

RO12 HXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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