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V999 MRS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 MRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,033 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 35,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V999 MRS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 V999 MRS, 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 V999 MRS registered?

V999 MRS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is V999 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V999 MRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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