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NU12 GZW

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 GZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 103,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 72,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 56,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,280 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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NU12 GZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc 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 NU12 GZW, 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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NU12 GZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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