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VE12 VRM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,437 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 71,437 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads feel low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 38,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,191 miles

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,194 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

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 VRM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is VE12 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VRM 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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