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RK12 VNN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,878 mi
Last recorded109,878 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount is broken an another has a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe support bars rusted and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,000 miles

All rear exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are worn - replacement is recommended soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads are wearing low - replacement is recommended soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 79,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are worn - replacement is recommended soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads are wearing low - replacement is recommended soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc condition also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,671 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc condition also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,856 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,436 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,960 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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RK12 VNN 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 76.9%.

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 RK12 VNN, 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 RK12 VNN registered?

RK12 VNN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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