2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · NJ62 WNW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 97,588 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 WNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 97,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 WNW 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 (NJ62 WNW) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NJ62 WNW Mileage History
- 12/10/202380,867 mi
- 17/01/202588,352 mi+7,485 mi
- 11/10/202593,061 mi+4,709 mi
- 13/10/202593,115 mi+54 mi
- 09/10/202697,588 mi+4,473 mi
Average of roughly 5,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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