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NL12 BXB

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle surface corrosion

heatsheild loose

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2026 125,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle surface corrosion

heatsheild loose

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,679 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2025 123,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2024 118,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 109,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 100,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,738 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,562 miles

Emissions Undetected

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,620 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,148 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

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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NL12 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL12 BXB, 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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NL12 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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