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NJ62 JBX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,299 mi
Last recorded55,299 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 JBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge and cracking in treads

Fail 6 Sep 2023 35,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge and cracking in treads

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 18,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 13,518 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,714 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 JBX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NJ62 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

NJ62 JBX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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