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NU12 ONG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,858 mi
Last recorded84,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 ONG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,858 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes bonding detaching, offside one - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer body sills corroded and weak - strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 84,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes bonding detaching, offside one - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer body sills corroded and weak - strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,674 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 72,674 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking coolant

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 47,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,949 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,897 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,897 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 34,897 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak electrovalve

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,403 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 ONG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

NU12 ONG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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