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GJ62 NKX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,987 mi
Last recorded68,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 NKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 61,107 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,400 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,291 miles

ALL tyres are perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 29,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts has detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ALL tyres are perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,886 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 18,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount just before the rear box has rusted through (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 18,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount just before the rear box has rusted through (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,600 miles

front discs badly lipped and worn

nail in osf tyre

oil leak from sump area

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 4,899 miles

rear exhaust bracket coming away from pipe.

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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GJ62 NKX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ62 NKX, 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 GJ62 NKX registered?

GJ62 NKX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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