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YY12 NJV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,943 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 54,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 49,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 49,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre also rear heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front registration plate has slight damage.

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

Offside Front wing damaged.

Fail 30 May 2018 47,495 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre also rear heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front registration plate has slight damage.

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

Offside Front wing damaged.

Pass 30 May 2017 37,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,407 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 NJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY12 NJV, 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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YY12 NJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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