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A3 NFO

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,245 mi
Last recorded60,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,548 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 57,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 54,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,917 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 48,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,502 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,912 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall / bald edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,115 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged / perished

slight wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished / damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,977 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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A3 NFO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 NFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 NFO registered?

A3 NFO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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