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NU12 XMT

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,343 mi
Last recorded115,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 115,343 miles

underside of car oiled

Fail 17 Jul 2026 115,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

floor and chassis box sections cottoded

frpnt subframe and rear axle corroeded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 108,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 100,143 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Multiple mounting loose/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,806 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 92,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Osf mirror has slight damage

number plate has slight damage

Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Osf mirror has slight damage

number plate has slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,894 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 59,931 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,293 miles

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

Offside drivers mirror cover missing

Fail 1 Dec 2016 55,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket before silencer (7.1.1)

Offside drivers mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Dec 2015 38,256 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,153 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 XMT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

NU12 XMT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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