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SB12 HNK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,602 mi
Last recorded65,602 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,602 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 65,602 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,850 miles

Nearside corrosion in nearside outer sill (not in a prescribed area)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking and tread depth close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2024 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside corrosion in nearside outer sill (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking and tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,942 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 55,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,693 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 47,293 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 47,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,616 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 36,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 31,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 31,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,527 miles

Nearside wiper poor

front exhaust bracket broken-still supported

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,772 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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SB12 HNK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB12 HNK, 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 SB12 HNK registered?

SB12 HNK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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