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NV12 GXH

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 GXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cut in outer tyre wall in excess of requirements but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

central & rear exhaust heat shields missing unsure if fitted as standard

coolant level low

front & rear brakes slightly uneven application

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully

Fail 12 Feb 2019 83,204 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

central & rear exhaust heat shields missing unsure if fitted as standard

coolant level low

front & rear brakes slightly uneven application

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,082 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

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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NV12 GXH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV12 GXH, 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 NV12 GXH registered?

NV12 GXH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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