MOT Status
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118,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracked and deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's belt. (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracked and deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread on 2mm, inner and outer sidewalls perishing. (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's belt. (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front slight roughness in top mount (slight noise)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL12 BYF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 NL12 BYF, 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 NL12 BYF registered?
NL12 BYF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 April 2012.
Is NL12 BYF safe to buy?
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