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VE12 VRK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 53,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 53,745 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 40,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,563 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,044 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 20,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 18,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s wearing (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 15,970 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 VRK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is VE12 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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