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N88 JCN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 JCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 120,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,175 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside & offside front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 19 Mar 2025 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside & offside front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 90,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,854 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,437 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 59,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see pads clearly

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,644 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,332 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,858 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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N88 JCN 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 61.1%.

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 N88 JCN, 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 N88 JCN registered?

N88 JCN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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