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ND12 SWX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and centre exhaust corroding, support weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/65-15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 8 Aug 2024 82,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/65-15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,283 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 29,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to bold on outer edge.

front brake overhaul reqd very soon.

front wiper blades in poor condition.

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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ND12 SWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ND12 SWX, 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 ND12 SWX registered?

ND12 SWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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