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NL12 BYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,970 mi
Last recorded107,970 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,716 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 101,716 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 87,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 87,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,679 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2021 71,610 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear mounting rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,456 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 52,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,631 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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NL12 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL12 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

NL12 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NL12 BYJ safe to buy?

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