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SB12 NRK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,276 mi
Last recorded45,276 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,276 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 45,241 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,395 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,071 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Fail 3 Apr 2024 40,071 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant low

Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,665 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 37,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

[non obligatory mirror] n/s mirror broken and glass missing

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 35,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,848 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 30,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 27,179 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 27,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,443 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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SB12 NRK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB12 NRK, 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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SB12 NRK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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