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VE12 GHZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,532 mi
Last recorded46,532 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 GHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 45,216 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 45,164 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,733 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 43,733 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 42,593 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 42,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 36,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 34,136 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 May 2020 34,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2019 30,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 30,425 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 26,660 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 12 May 2017 23,287 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift

Pass 6 May 2016 19,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,725 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 GHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VE12 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

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

Is VE12 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 GHZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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