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CY12 NNJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,907 mi
Last recorded160,907 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 160,907 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 160,907 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 152,185 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 152,139 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,847 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Both rear brakes slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 126,847 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Both rear brakes slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,255 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,512 miles

Manufactures and engine body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2021 116,512 miles

Manufactures and engine body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 85,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,467 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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CY12 NNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

CY12 NNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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