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NX12 TXS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,297 mi
Last recorded56,297 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 TXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,297 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 56,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,960 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 51,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking - 2013/15 tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four front and rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes cracking - light corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes cracking - light corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 45,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket defectives but secured with wirer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (2215) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (1913) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 41,102 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective B/BOX FRONT BRAKET BROKEN, B/BOX STRAP DETERIORATING AND F/PIPE O/BRACKET FRACRURED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 35,528 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX FRONT BRACKET DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FROM 2002 (DOT 0102) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE SLOWER TO REACT THAN NEARSIDE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ABNORMAL WEAR COMPRED TO NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL AND FROM 2001 (DOT 3201) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX FRONT BRACKET DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,902 miles

rear exhaust middle mounting bracket has corroded off exhaust, exhaust is still secure.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,664 miles

Rear BACK BOX BRACKET FRACTURED

Fail 28 Apr 2018 18,664 miles

Rear BACK BOX BRACKET FRACTURED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FUSE POPED REPLACED FUSE (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 12,740 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES AND FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,663 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 TXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

NX12 TXS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is NX12 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX12 TXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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