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NU12 NWH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,899 miles

both front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,539 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front Downpipe bracket broken Rear support hanger bad repair Rear Exhaust heat shield loose (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat Buckle Missing (5.1.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2017 78,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,487 miles

ADVISE OSR seatbelt latch been previously removed

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear seat belt bukcle removed

Fail 14 Apr 2015 46,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NWH 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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

NU12 NWH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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