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NV61 OBY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,846 mi
Last recorded48,846 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 48,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,524 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

front subframe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,673 miles

all shocker casings corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 8 Aug 2023 34,673 miles

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

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

all shocker casings corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,161 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

front shocker casings corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 31,161 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

front shocker casings corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,980 miles

both bottom suspension arm bushes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

rust lips on front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,146 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front brake discs & pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 14,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 10,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 6,763 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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NV61 OBY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NV61 OBY, 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 NV61 OBY registered?

NV61 OBY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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