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A1 VXL

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,441 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,183 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 66,183 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 64,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A1 VXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A1 VXL, 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 A1 VXL registered?

A1 VXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is A1 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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