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NL62 LJE

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,413 mi
Last recorded33,413 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 33,413 miles

exhaust clamp defective

Fail 17 Dec 2025 33,413 miles

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

exhaust clamp defective

Pass 11 Dec 2024 31,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 28,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 25,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 21,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 18,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 17,049 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 17,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 15,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 12,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 9,473 miles

nail in off/side front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,207 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 LJE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LJE, 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 NL62 LJE registered?

NL62 LJE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is NL62 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 LJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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