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MK12 VUU

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,089 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting brackets deteriorated/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting brackets deteriorated/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,067 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,863 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot has minor leak of grease

Fail 5 Jan 2021 59,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure mounting loose at nearside rear (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer cv boot has minor leak of grease

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter has small leak of grease

Fail 10 Jan 2020 56,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter has small leak of grease

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,599 miles

o/s/f outer c/v boot leaking grease

Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/f outer c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,831 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 44,830 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,188 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Exhaust bracket,front of rear silencer partly adrift

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 VUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUU, 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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MK12 VUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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