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CE12 VLK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 55,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,918 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 33,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,514 miles

both rear tyres are on 3mm tread and are perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,131 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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CE12 VLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CE12 VLK, 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

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What year was CE12 VLK registered?

CE12 VLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is CE12 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VLK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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