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AO12 NKL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 101,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,945 miles

Front exhaust mount loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 88,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front ( halogen ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,548 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,547 miles

Front & centre Exhaust mounting brackets not fixed to exhaust pipe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,011 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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AO12 NKL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 NKL, 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 AO12 NKL registered?

AO12 NKL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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