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NU12 PVA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,552 mi
Last recorded106,552 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 106,552 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,849 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 93,849 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust backbox missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,855 miles

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

Engine sump corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,245 miles

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable (195/55r16) ()

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,229 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable (195/55r16) ()

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,363 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1955516 not repairable ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,497 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 PVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

NU12 PVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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