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CA12 VHL

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,995 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 141,990 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield very loose and insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 133,943 miles

o/s front coil spring touching body on lock

Fail 1 Aug 2024 133,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front coil spring touching body on lock

Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 126,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,764 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 117,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket by rear exhaust box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,767 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,495 miles

hanging item removed from interior mirror

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,822 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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CA12 VHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA12 VHL, 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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CA12 VHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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