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NA12 OLR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 OLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,835 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 82,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,076 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s and O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,785 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,839 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,839 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,134 miles

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

emissions visual

Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,364 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Mar 2017 24,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,967 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 15,966 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,839 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)

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 OLR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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