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YY12 NJU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 74,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,885 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 53,767 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 53,767 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2017 47,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,088 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt has child seat fitted

Offside Rear seatbelt has child seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 27,563 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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YY12 NJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY12 NJU, 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 YY12 NJU registered?

YY12 NJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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