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NX12 SNF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,409 mi
Last recorded109,409 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,135 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,832 miles

Blue light facing front

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough

Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,832 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Blue light facing front

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

covers /under trays

n/s/f head light pattern faded

n/s/r indicator bulb show white light

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

covers /under trays

n/s/f head light pattern faded

n/s/r indicator bulb show white light

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,769 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,961 miles

covers under trays

front / rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion front brake pads half worn

middle to rear exhaust mount broken

n/s/f head light pattern faded

rear tyres have cracks low tread

Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under trays

rear tyres have cracks

Pass 12 Feb 2016 6,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 6,396 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,624 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 SNF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SNF, 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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NX12 SNF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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