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NX62 UPB

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,347 miles

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))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front behind flexi joint and Rear, in front of exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,981 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box mounting tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 50,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box mounting tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,946 miles

Coolant leak from water pump ()

Pass 8 Nov 2020 34,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,100 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 25,100 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 10,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,836 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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NX62 UPB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 NX62 UPB, 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 NX62 UPB registered?

NX62 UPB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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