MOT Status
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103,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak gearbox area
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake Pads also appear to have been overheated (1.2.1 (f))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak gearbox area
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FRONT SUB FRAME SUPPORTS AND BOLTS CORRODED
FUMES IN ENGINE BAY
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Emissions not tested COOLANT LEAK/BOTTLE ALMOST EMPTY (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust system insecure HANGERS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak BOTTLE ALMOST EMPTY ()
FRONT SUB FRAME SUPPORTS AND BOLTS CORRODED
FUMES IN ENGINE BAY
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MAY BE BLOCKED (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO LOW ON TREAD 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre RIGHT ON WALL ALSO SLACK ON AIR 195/55/16 ()
REAR EXHAUST HANGER BMISSING
mid exhaust hanger missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
mid exhaust hanger missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear mid to rear exhaust bracket repair failing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF12 VAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DF12 VAU, 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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DF12 VAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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