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NG12 LUY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 54,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 50,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken At its upper end. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting is broken. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear screen washer is inoperative.

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,997 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper split

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 34,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper split

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,948 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust support snapped

Pass 5 May 2016 13,712 miles

items removed from view

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 6,576 miles

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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NG12 LUY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG12 LUY, 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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NG12 LUY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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