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NU12 EAO

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 61,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 54,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,930 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,924 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting starting to break (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 25,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW, @17%.

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Pass 24 May 2016 20,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 20,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

Pass 26 May 2015 11,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,185 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NU12 EAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NU12 EAO, 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 NU12 EAO registered?

NU12 EAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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The MOT history for NU12 EAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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