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NJ62 HKW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 HKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 131,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 131,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 122,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 110,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 101,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,043 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded away at rear but still supported

Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,043 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded away at rear but still supported

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 38,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,795 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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NJ62 HKW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ62 HKW, 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 NJ62 HKW registered?

NJ62 HKW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ62 HKW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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