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VA12 VXV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 150,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 150,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in the inner sidewall ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 150,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in the inner sidewall ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 149,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts defective,corroded to excess, on failure limit. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition and worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition and worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 147,155 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusted on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside worn to 3mm, offside worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake noisy in operation

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 135,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 127,893 miles

Exhaust brackets broken front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,893 miles

Exhaust brackets broken front and rear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,926 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,912 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,912 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 VXV 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 68.8%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

VA12 VXV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is VA12 VXV safe to buy?

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