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NJ62 HPA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 128,033 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 95,818 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,209 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,209 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HPA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

NJ62 HPA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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