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NU12 VNP

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,150 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 68,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,299 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 59,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 52,219 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 44,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 19 May 2016 37,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,870 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 VNP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

NU12 VNP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is NU12 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 VNP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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