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VE12 VRJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,479 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 45,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2017 32,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,101 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,767 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

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 VRJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

Is VE12 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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