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NV12 JMX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,359 mi
Last recorded43,359 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 JMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 43,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 43,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger ( Nearside ) Airbag Turned off.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 41,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger ( Nearside ) Airbag Turned off.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,844 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger ( Nearside ) Airbag Turned off.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger ( Nearside ) Airbag Turned off.

Rear Exhaust hanger fractured , however system still fully supported

Fail 22 Sep 2022 37,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger ( Nearside ) Airbag Turned off.

Rear Exhaust hanger fractured , however system still fully supported

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger Airbag Turned Off

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust Hanger at Front of Rear Silencer Fractured, however System still secure

Fail 28 Sep 2021 35,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger Airbag Turned Off

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust Hanger at Front of Rear Silencer Fractured, however System still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose

Fail 8 Sep 2020 33,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 24,794 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyres have slight cracking between tread pattern

Pass 18 May 2017 19,060 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner side wall looks to have been run flat

Rear exhaust brackets snapped but will req welding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 14,145 miles

Centre exhaust carrier snapped

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,450 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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NV12 JMX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

NV12 JMX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is NV12 JMX safe to buy?

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