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NJ12 YBM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,635 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, smooth on outer edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,298 miles

Coolant leak coolant empty

Exhaust mounting defective rear backbox mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear backbox mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 70,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,546 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2021 59,545 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,093 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailpipe mounts corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,688 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 YBM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ12 YBM, 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 NJ12 YBM registered?

NJ12 YBM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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