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NJ12 YBC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 84,053 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 78,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,331 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure center mount corroded detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,827 miles

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))

exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust still secure.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 56,827 miles

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

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

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))

exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust still secure.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,765 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 47,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,304 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,789 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 YBC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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