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NL12 ZVM

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,853 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger missing still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,002 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes worn OS starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 104,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,160 miles

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,388 miles

Both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,388 miles

Both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,368 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket missing

Fail 8 Nov 2018 82,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,267 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,267 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 57,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,370 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 ZVM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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