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MK12 VAY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,449 mi
Last recorded37,449 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 37,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 35,239 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,052 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 32,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,409 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 29,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,054 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre perished on side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,130 miles

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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MK12 VAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MK12 VAY, 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 MK12 VAY registered?

MK12 VAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MK12 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 VAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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