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NJ61 XUY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,935 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 56,907 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 56,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 54,198 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cuts and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cuts and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracks to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,161 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 53,161 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 51,208 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,650 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre section corroded and hanging brackets partially broken

rear tyres cracking and have slight cuts in tread

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,009 miles

Both rear tyres has age cracks

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 37,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,782 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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NJ61 XUY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NJ61 XUY, 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 NJ61 XUY registered?

NJ61 XUY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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