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VA12 PLU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 119,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 119,687 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195 55 r 16 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb is missing so is unit cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox/engine where joined (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195 55 r 16 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb is missing so is unit cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox/engine where joined (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer one bracket is fully insecure and the other one is about to come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 100,265 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb is missing unit lens is missing!! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut tread area tyre on 1.6mm bad wear inner shoulder 195 55 16 91 v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut tread area 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer one bracket is fully insecure and the other one is about to come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,501 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,944 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,159 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 41,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,637 miles

intermediate exhaust hanger detetched

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damged

Fail 23 Jun 2017 35,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

intermediate exhaust hanger detetched

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damged

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,539 miles

One exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,990 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 PLU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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