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NX12 VZF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 81,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,794 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,787 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,840 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,488 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,083 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,081 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder unrepairable puncture 185/65/15 ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,100 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VZF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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