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MK12 VCF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,270 mi
Last recorded158,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,270 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 158,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 147,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 138,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 38,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 VCF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK12 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

MK12 VCF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is MK12 VCF safe to buy?

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