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AV12 VVE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,799 mi
Last recorded145,799 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 118,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 87,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small split in inner sidewall

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

front exhaust mount rusted and weak

Fail 18 May 2018 87,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has small split in inner sidewall

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

front exhaust mount rusted and weak

Pass 24 May 2017 62,591 miles

top cover and under trays

Fail 24 May 2017 62,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

top cover and under trays

Pass 24 May 2016 39,907 miles

internal aim reset

Fail 24 May 2016 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread and side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracking in tread and side wall (4.1.E.1)

internal aim reset

Pass 19 May 2015 12,162 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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AV12 VVE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 VVE, 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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AV12 VVE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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