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NX12 VVA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 65,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes splitting slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn / corroding slightly on inner shoulder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer treads worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn / cracking slightly within shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer treads worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 52,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Readings showing approximately 1.070 - 1.080 @2500rpm (limit 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid section to rear silencer connection blowing slightly around clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes splitting slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn / corroding slightly on inner shoulder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer treads worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn / cracking slightly within shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer treads worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 41,492 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 34,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,983 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken off

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken off

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,065 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 VVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

NX12 VVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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