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EJ61 NXW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,479 mi
Last recorded58,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 58,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 53,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,267 miles

back box bracket broken

exhaust system cororded

front discs lipped

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,445 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 49,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 38,094 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

offside rear lamp damaged/cracked, not showning white light

rear brake discs has surface rust

weld on front exhaust bracket broken but still sercure

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,985 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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EJ61 NXW 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 81.3%.

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 EJ61 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ61 NXW registered?

EJ61 NXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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