2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · FH61 HOJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 45,968 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 HOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 45,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 HOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (FH61 HOJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow, may cause damage to equipment. (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
FH61 HOJ Mileage History
- 20/08/202443,041 mi
- 14/08/202544,395 mi+1,354 mi
- 14/08/202544,395 mi
- 10/08/202645,968 mi+1,573 mi
- 10/08/202645,968 mi
Average of roughly 1,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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