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DF12 VAE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,170 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 79,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, outer shoulders poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,565 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,725 miles

emissions not detected.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front exhaust mount corroded and partialy snapped.

r/n/s tyre on 3mm.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,487 miles

advise child seats to rear

advise minor damage to front no plate

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,254 miles

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

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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DF12 VAE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF12 VAE, 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 DF12 VAE registered?

DF12 VAE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 VAE safe to buy?

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