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NA12 WHU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 WHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 80,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 79,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 61,084 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,405 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 56,405 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 46,700 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 46,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 36,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,189 miles

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

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,189 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,982 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall wearing thin

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

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 WHU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WHU, 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 NA12 WHU registered?

NA12 WHU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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