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NX12 KUP

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 KUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,078 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2026 123,022 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,482 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY on limit 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,551 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,840 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,629 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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NX12 KUP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NX12 KUP, 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 NX12 KUP registered?

NX12 KUP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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