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V26 MLM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,240 mi
Last recorded74,240 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 MLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 71,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear backbox corroded/deteriorated, no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 30 May 2024 69,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,323 miles

bulb inop high level brake lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,517 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,068 miles

front brake disks heavily corroded

passenger side mirror broken

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished 195/55/16

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside front tyres 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and nearside front tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished 195/55/16

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside front tyres 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and nearside front tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,209 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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V26 MLM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 V26 MLM, 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 V26 MLM registered?

V26 MLM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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