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HV12 VLL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing damaged/no sharp edges

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

engine cover fitted

fuel low

Fail 26 Jan 2022 88,693 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing damaged/no sharp edges

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

engine cover fitted

fuel low

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,175 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 76,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 66,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 50,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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HV12 VLL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV12 VLL, 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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HV12 VLL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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