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NL62 HWM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 91,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a cut in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,665 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 88,665 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,332 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 80,332 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,326 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,592 miles

Advise both front tyre treads are on the wear indicators

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Advise both front tyre treads are on the wear indicators

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,033 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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NL62 HWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NL62 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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