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VA12 PKY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,597 mi
Last recorded89,597 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,765 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,167 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test MONKEY ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING INSECURE( FIXING WORKED LOOSE) (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,241 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 48,241 miles

Towbar component defective a bolt snap (6.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,105 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front & nearside rear tyre outer edges slightly deteriorated

offside rear disc has slight rust

Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front & nearside rear tyre outer edges slightly deteriorated

offside rear disc has slight rust

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,988 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 24,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,349 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 PKY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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