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FG12 NZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,383 mi
Last recorded57,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 57,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,335 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 54,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,093 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perished TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 51,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perished TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 48,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,243 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 45,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,905 miles

Backbox bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Backbox bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,267 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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FG12 NZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FG12 NZJ, 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 FG12 NZJ registered?

FG12 NZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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