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J60 NSW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 NSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,810 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 81,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,170 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,763 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,405 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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J60 NSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J60 NSW, 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 J60 NSW registered?

J60 NSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is J60 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 NSW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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