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NL12 LSJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,622 mi
Last recorded46,622 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 35,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,289 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area and drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 28,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,081 miles

item removed from drivers view

Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

item removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,958 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 LSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

NL12 LSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is NL12 LSJ safe to buy?

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