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DV12 NVC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,403 mi
Last recorded116,403 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 104,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,997 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 74,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,376 miles

exhaust supports broken/corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,415 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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DV12 NVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV12 NVC, 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 DV12 NVC registered?

DV12 NVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 NVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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