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LN12 VNP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 114,961 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 114,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded/ holed - replace (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 15 May 2025 111,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust shows corrosion/deterioration

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear/is worn bald at the inner edge

Fail 15 May 2025 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test the leveling device/leveling device not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust shows corrosion/deterioration

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear/is worn bald at the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2024 109,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 106,403 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 106,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 103,086 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Front tyres wearing on inner edge advise 4 wheel alignment when tyres replaced

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,392 miles

Nearside Front door damaged and o/s/r bumper

Nearside Front head lamp just in spec

heat shield over rear exhaust box inscure

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,110 miles

engine oil level close to min

front brake discs worn and ridged

front brake pads low

service light showing

Fail 28 Feb 2015 39,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level close to min

front brake discs worn and ridged

front brake pads low

service light showing

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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LN12 VNP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 LN12 VNP, 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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LN12 VNP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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