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NU12 PUE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 PUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 99,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 76,015 miles

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2022 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r sill damaged

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,798 miles

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

exhaust mounts corroded

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,407 miles

Rear brake disks corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,519 miles

Exhaust system insecure both middle brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,188 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,637 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,784 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 PUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

NU12 PUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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