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NX12 VKU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,719 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 112,719 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,147 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 103,147 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,501 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,026 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,004 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted 2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,719 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 VKU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

NX12 VKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NX12 VKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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