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NG12 SXM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,281 mi
Last recorded134,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 134,281 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 134,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,354 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 103,203 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 92,253 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,346 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,822 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 SXM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG12 SXM, 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 NG12 SXM registered?

NG12 SXM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is NG12 SXM safe to buy?

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