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VA12 PKU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 PKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,988 miles

Body dent damaged / scratches

Bumper Damaged, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + Insecure (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,988 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear Mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Body dent damaged / scratches

Bumper Damaged, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + Insecure (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,849 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken. rattling noise

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken and retelling noise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,849 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken. rattling noise

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken and retelling noise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,499 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken rattling noise

Reverse lamp broken

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken rattling noise

Reverse lamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,828 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,299 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 PKU 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 69.2%.

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 PKU, 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 VA12 PKU registered?

VA12 PKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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