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NX12 SVP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 SVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 53,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion on front and rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting at front of main box missing, System is secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb holder melted/corroded. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam bushes worn/torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are VERY slightly perished/cracked, 5-4mm tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,195 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 39,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour renewed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour renewed (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 34,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 32,135 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 28,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,482 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 23,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 18,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,136 miles

central exhaust hanger badly corroded

wiper blades perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,599 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 SVP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

NX12 SVP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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