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AU12 VSK

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,189 mi
Last recorded66,189 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 66,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,601 miles

have given benefit on jet washers ,due to weather conditions

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,682 miles

Both rear brake disc faces slightly deteriorated

Front exhaust bracket corroded away from exhaust

Parking brake effort has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,068 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 22,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,293 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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AU12 VSK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

AU12 VSK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AU12 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VSK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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