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NV12 JVC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,256 mi
Last recorded69,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 69,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,951 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust support mounting corroded and fractured

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front n/s/f bumper damaged & slightly insecure

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 15 Nov 2022 65,474 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front n/s/f bumper damaged & slightly insecure

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,170 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 51,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r hand brake only just meets requirements.

Pass 18 May 2018 40,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 8,914 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 JVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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