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NU12 HTZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 HTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,076 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,324 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm rear bushes cracking / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,183 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,942 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 54,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,623 miles

Front Both Tyres cracking

Rear Exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,794 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,015 miles

front tyre's perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,965 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 HTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU12 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

NU12 HTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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