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MW12 NKX

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 NKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,784 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,118 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,058 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 56,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,787 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 48,737 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,471 miles

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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 18,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,446 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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MW12 NKX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW12 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 MW12 NKX registered?

MW12 NKX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is MW12 NKX safe to buy?

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