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CY12 NBZ

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,368 mi
Last recorded69,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,576 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,641 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,182 miles

exhaust centre mounting corroded loose

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,757 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,984 miles

Backbox bracket snapped. But exhaust still secure at time of test.

OSF, NSR and OSR tyre sidewalls perished due to age.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four tyre sidewalls perishing/worn

Backbox bracket snapped. But exhaust still secure at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CY12 NBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CY12 NBZ, 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 CY12 NBZ registered?

CY12 NBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is CY12 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 NBZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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