CarVerify

Free Car Check

C3 VMG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,538 mi
Last recorded27,538 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 27,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 26,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 23,968 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 23,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 23,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both front discs corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose door mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread outer edges and worn on inner edge of tread (185/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,443 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 11,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 11,291 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C3 VMG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C3 VMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C3 VMG?

You can check the full history of C3 VMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C3 VMG registered?

C3 VMG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is C3 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 VMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C3 VMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.