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LN12 VRU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge slight worn, tread depth 5.5mm. 195/55R16

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge slight worn, tread depth 5.5mm. 195/55R16

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,874 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VRU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LN12 VRU, 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 LN12 VRU registered?

LN12 VRU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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