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YR12 NKZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,436 mi
Last recorded40,436 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 40,436 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 40,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,831 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 35,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight lag - 18%

Fail 8 Aug 2022 33,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slight lag - 18%

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 31,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,181 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2019 28,116 miles

Nearside wiper slightly poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 28,116 miles

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

Nearside wiper slightly poor

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 26,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/cracking

Offside Rear brake lag-23%

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 May 2018 26,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/cracking

Offside Rear brake lag-23%

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,680 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 24,680 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 23,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,116 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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YR12 NKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR12 NKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 NKZ registered?

YR12 NKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YR12 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NKZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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