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VE12 VRG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,171 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,952 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 91,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,252 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 28,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,101 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 VRG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

VE12 VRG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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