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NL12 RUO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 72,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification holes along offside outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,790 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,800 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 59,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 38,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,789 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off but still supported

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,549 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)

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 RUO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

NL12 RUO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is NL12 RUO safe to buy?

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