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MK12 VSV

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,591 mi
Last recorded115,591 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,322 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster fitting missing-not likely to come loose from vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/16 ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,943 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 42,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,098 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 5,584 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 VSV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK12 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

MK12 VSV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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