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VE12 FJN

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,280 mi
Last recorded27,280 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 27,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 26,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 26,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 24,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,902 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished and cacking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 18,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 18,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 16,142 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 16,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 13,485 miles

Rear exhaust hanger adrift but system still secure

Pass 14 May 2016 11,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 8,918 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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VE12 FJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE12 FJN, 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 VE12 FJN registered?

VE12 FJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VE12 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 FJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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