2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · NJ12 UFW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 89,752 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ12 UFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 89,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ12 UFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (NJ12 UFW) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NJ12 UFW Mileage History
- 22/03/202478,471 mi
- 13/03/202582,245 mi+3,774 mi
- 19/03/202582,256 mi+11 mi
- 30/06/202689,751 mi+7,495 mi
- 01/07/202689,752 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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