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NU12 SXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 SXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,975 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,974 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, refitted bulb during test (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 May 2019 61,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,705 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 39,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

NU12 SXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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