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CP12 VXS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,010 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,009 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,824 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,531 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 68,273 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,551 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but silencer adequately supported

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,133 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,425 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,425 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CP12 VXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP12 VXS, 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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What year was CP12 VXS registered?

CP12 VXS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CP12 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VXS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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