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CA12 NPG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 73,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 73,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,375 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak - o/s/f drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,099 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Nov 2022 66,099 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,115 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,115 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,459 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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CA12 NPG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA12 NPG, 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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CA12 NPG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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