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NL62 GUJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,691 mi
Last recorded106,691 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 GUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody, Vehicle structure + Components corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,689 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration lamp - Light output intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody, Vehicle structure + Components corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,118 miles

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

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

under body age related corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 99,118 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on limit also wearing both edges poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2020 80,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,290 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 75,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,955 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 27 Apr 2018 65,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 9 May 2017 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

two exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 May 2016 39,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 39,614 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored on insides of discs, (3.5.1i)

Offside Front abnormal wear on inside 0f tyre,

Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,343 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored on insides of discs, (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front abnormal wear on inside 0f tyre,

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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NL62 GUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NL62 GUJ, 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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NL62 GUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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