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NV12 JOH

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,291 mi
Last recorded82,291 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,948 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,598 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre (leaking)

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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NV12 JOH 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 NV12 JOH, 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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NV12 JOH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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