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AU12 VDD

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,759 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,463 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,031 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,620 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread area wear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner tyre tread area rear

Rear tyres walls cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,123 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AU12 VDD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 VDD, 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 AU12 VDD registered?

AU12 VDD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VDD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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