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VA12 KTJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,997 mi
Last recorded55,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 KTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 55,997 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 55,997 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg lamps out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 53,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 35,933 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 31,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,020 miles

Exhaust tail box bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 12 May 2016 22,539 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,396 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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VA12 KTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA12 KTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA12 KTJ registered?

VA12 KTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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