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NL62 OCR

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,177 mi
Last recorded37,177 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 37,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 37,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,965 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 36,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,172 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,513 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2022 32,513 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 31,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,246 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 28,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 21,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,355 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 OCR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

NL62 OCR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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