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NL12 RTO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,746 mi
Last recorded118,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 RTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,746 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 118,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 99,098 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,052 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 RTO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTO, 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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How do I check the history of NL12 RTO?

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What year was NL12 RTO registered?

NL12 RTO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is NL12 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 RTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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