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AO12 NKM

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 83,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,859 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 62,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,645 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mountings broken x2 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,860 miles

All four tyres have perished slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,251 miles

All tyres have perished slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,104 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 NKM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

AO12 NKM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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