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VA12 VFM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,263 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,016 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 35,016 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,030 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure front bracket becoming insecure system still supported

Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,365 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 13,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

engine cover fitted

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 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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