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CY12 NNC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,340 mi
Last recorded127,340 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 NNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,340 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever requires minor adjustments ( High Travel)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 127,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever requires minor adjustments ( High Travel)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,796 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 114,796 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,244 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,891 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,030 miles

Advise both front axle tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 64,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,645 miles

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes perished slightly no excessive movement

both rear tyres cracking within tread

nsr tyre 2.5mm tread outer edge

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 NNC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNC, 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 NNC registered?

CY12 NNC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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