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NV62 BVF

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain Testable Itmes

Pass 7 May 2025 111,513 miles

Offside Front 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 Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

eye level stop lamp inop

reverse inop

Fail 2 May 2025 111,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

eye level stop lamp inop

reverse inop

Pass 8 May 2024 98,309 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger perishing

Pass 5 May 2023 86,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 86,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 71,015 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 71,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,167 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust hanger insecure but system supported ok

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,944 miles

Offside Front brake starting to stick ,will need attention shortly

unable to check all brake/fuel pipes due to engine bay covers

unable to test all brake /fuel line due to underside covers

Pass 3 May 2019 47,680 miles

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

unable to test some underside components due to covers

Fail 3 May 2019 47,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to test some underside components due to covers

Pass 10 May 2018 38,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,383 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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NV62 BVF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV62 BVF, 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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NV62 BVF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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