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NJ12 UFW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 89,751 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underseal applied

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,256 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 82,245 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,471 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,467 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 56,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 56,629 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 51,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 40,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 40,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 36,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,375 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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NJ12 UFW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NJ12 UFW, 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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NJ12 UFW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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