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VE12 GJJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 GJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 141,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 135,229 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 135,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 129,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 129,337 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 114,660 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 104,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 104,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,568 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 100,568 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner faces breaking away (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,731 miles

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)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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