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NU12 VLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 53,708 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing liner insucure

Offside Front wing accident damaged/ sharp edge of drivers door protruding

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket rusted off and rear rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 45,394 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket rusted off and rear rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose but not likely to become detached

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,373 miles

Rear exhaust box brackets corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 26,373 miles

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

Rear exhaust box brackets corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,275 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 24,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,028 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

NU12 VLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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