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NL61 NLC

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,314 mi
Last recorded93,314 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges close to legal limit

Rear brake flexes corroded around unions

Fail 17 Apr 2025 93,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Rear brake flexes corroded around unions

Wipers require checking when washers work

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 92,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 90,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 87,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre next to sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 83,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre next to sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 75,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 75,885 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,701 miles

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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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NL61 NLC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL61 NLC, 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 NL61 NLC registered?

NL61 NLC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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