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NU12 VTA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,869 mi
Last recorded71,869 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,194 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 55,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 44,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,103 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 28,117 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,407 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 VTA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 VTA registered?

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

Is NU12 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 VTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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