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NL62 XAX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,940 mi
Last recorded55,940 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 55,940 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ANTIROLL BAR LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 50,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 46,088 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 41,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 41,476 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted to hub area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 35,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted to hub area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 29,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread & side walls

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread & side walls

Fail 22 Sep 2017 26,001 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread & side walls

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread & side walls

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,426 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,032 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 XAX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

NL62 XAX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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