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NC12 XUM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket coming adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 92,622 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres edges wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,283 miles

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,138 miles

edges of front tyres slightly wearing

front brakes slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,003 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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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NC12 XUM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NC12 XUM, 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 NC12 XUM registered?

NC12 XUM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NC12 XUM safe to buy?

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