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NV61 JZK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 JZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,384 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 98,035 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 97,032 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,120 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres treas wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres treas wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,885 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front outer pad looks very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NV61 JZK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV61 JZK, 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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NV61 JZK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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