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AU12 VTT

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 60,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 57,664 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 57,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Header tank empty no anti freeze, signs of coolant leak on battery covers

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Outer sill shows body repair

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,751 miles

HEAVY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE SILL

nearside & offside front lower arms, bushes deteriorating

oil leak

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,905 miles

exhaust back box mount bracket corroded & breaking from exhaust

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2021 49,905 miles

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

exhaust back box mount bracket corroded & breaking from exhaust

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Jan 2020 47,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,638 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hangers excessively corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,017 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,984 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Oil leak Engine sump gasket. ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,983 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 VTT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTT, 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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AU12 VTT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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