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NV61 OVC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,126 mi
Last recorded20,126 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 20,126 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms axle etc have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 19,075 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 18,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 16,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 12,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 11,242 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Low emitter detected

Pass 9 Feb 2017 9,930 miles

low emitter detected dsm not triggered

Pass 9 Feb 2016 8,278 miles

D S M not triggered,low emitter

Pass 27 Feb 2015 6,242 miles

unable to pick up emissions vehicle to clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

NV61 OVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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