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EX12 NTN

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,890 mi
Last recorded115,890 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,551 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2022 104,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,522 miles

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

rear exhaust braket broken. can be wealded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 90,522 miles

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

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

rear exhaust braket broken. can be wealded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,717 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 77,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,154 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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EX12 NTN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EX12 NTN, 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 EX12 NTN registered?

EX12 NTN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is EX12 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 NTN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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