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NL12 XRB

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,367 mi
Last recorded110,367 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,367 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 110,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,254 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2025 102,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,775 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,581 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Heat shield over the back box loose

Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Heat shield over the back box loose

Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,980 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 105,980 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,791 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,775 miles

Front 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 XRB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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