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NX12 TYP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,174 mi
Last recorded94,174 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,278 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,528 miles

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front brake discs slightly worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,797 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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