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OE12 NZD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 NZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,505 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,231 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,551 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,142 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 60,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,515 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,514 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hangers rusty

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mounting snapped, exhaust still secure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,407 miles

exhaust tailbox front support bracket broken

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,407 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)

exhaust tailbox front support bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,787 miles

exhaust tailbox front support bracket corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 21,787 miles

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

exhaust tailbox front support bracket corroded

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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OE12 NZD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OE12 NZD, 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 OE12 NZD registered?

OE12 NZD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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