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NU62 TKE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 TKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 96,658 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,658 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,523 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,602 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,602 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,764 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,513 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 38,513 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 27,150 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 27,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 14 Nov 2015 21,065 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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NU62 TKE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU62 TKE, 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 NU62 TKE registered?

NU62 TKE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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