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GU12 NKK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 104,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,445 miles

all tyre valves split but pass at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2017 56,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyre valves split but pass at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,789 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2014 22,157 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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GU12 NKK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 GU12 NKK, 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 GU12 NKK registered?

GU12 NKK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 NKK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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