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VA12 UGS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,996 mi
Last recorded65,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,996 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 65,996 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 63,189 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 63,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 59,860 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 56,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 52,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 46,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,889 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

exhaust brackets fractured but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,674 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 UGS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

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

Is VA12 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 UGS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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