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NX12 XWY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,687 mi
Last recorded96,687 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 XWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets loose

Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets loose

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges on both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust system still supported

Fail 25 Mar 2021 79,997 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust system still supported

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,077 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,317 miles

Exhaust hangers broken

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,412 miles

Exhaust hangers snapped, exhaust system still supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust hangers snapped, exhaust system still supported

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,924 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,874 miles

Both front tyres wearing

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 XWY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

NX12 XWY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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