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NV12 VKJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,747 mi
Last recorded61,747 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 61,747 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 56,693 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,425 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 54,425 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,550 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres cracking in treads and worn smooth inner edge.

Rear tyres cracking side walls and in tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,673 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front & rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,115 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2015 32,115 miles

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

brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 VKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 NV12 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

NV12 VKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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