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RE12 VGD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,948 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 70,025 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,678 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,677 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,052 miles

ADVISE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE'S SHOWING SIGN'S OF CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS ( Y.O.M 2012 )

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,179 miles

Small cracks in both rear tyres outer wall

Pass 9 May 2016 27,605 miles

child seat fitted, unable to check adult belt.

Pass 9 May 2015 21,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RE12 VGD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 VGD, 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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RE12 VGD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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