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CV12 JNF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,037 mi
Last recorded61,037 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 61,037 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 61,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 53,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,790 miles

ns wiper slight split

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 38,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,272 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,287 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but the system is still supported

offside front exhaust mounting bracket broken but the system is still supported

Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but the system is still supported

offside front exhaust mounting bracket broken but the system is still supported

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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CV12 JNF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV12 JNF, 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 CV12 JNF registered?

CV12 JNF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CV12 JNF safe to buy?

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