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NL12 JJV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,505 mi
Last recorded124,505 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 JJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,502 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper chin insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and thin need attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 120,425 miles

Front Position lamp not working no front side lights working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated drive shaft boot not attached (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both inner rear pads approaching limit discs are also badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing tapped but usable (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 113,215 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer boot clips not securing boots onto shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing tapped but usable (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,166 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer boots no clips fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,235 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge and cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick touching brake disc (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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