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MK12 VDE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 125,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,034 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 92,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,020 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,388 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing

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

Offside rear inner brake pad spring fitted incorrectly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,366 miles

Front exhaust mount missing but still surported

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,806 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 VDE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

MK12 VDE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is MK12 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 VDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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