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NV61 OUG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,107 mi
Last recorded101,107 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 101,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,809 miles

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle is slightly damaged but functions as required

Rear under tray is loose but likely to fall off

Fail 27 Mar 2024 88,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle is slightly damaged but functions as required

Rear under tray is loose but likely to fall off

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,844 miles

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle is slightly damaged but functions as required

Fail 5 Apr 2023 83,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle is slightly damaged but functions as required

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,561 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

Fail 4 Apr 2022 78,561 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,477 miles

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 6 Apr 2021 73,477 miles

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 70,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,303 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are getting low

OSR child seat fitted not able to check the seat belt

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,303 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are getting low

OSR child seat fitted not able to check the seat belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

customer advised rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,826 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt componants

Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt componants

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 25,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,131 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 OUG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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