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NA12 JVV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 82,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes screeching

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 82,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes screeching

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 76,984 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,164 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 57,164 miles

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

Nearside Mirror housing loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coilspring not located properly could possibly have a crack, requires further inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,157 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2019 44,157 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,978 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 34,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 22 May 2017 31,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust brackets snapped

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 May 2016 26,016 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NA12 JVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NA12 JVV, 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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NA12 JVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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