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VE12 VRO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 97,558 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,516 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Knocking noise from steering, might be coming from steering rack inner joint(s) advise to inspect further

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover not fully secure

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

coolant level low

Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated drum brakes with abs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Knocking noise from steering, might be coming from steering rack inner joint(s) advise to inspect further

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover not fully secure

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

coolant level low

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 70,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,488 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 Jul 2019 53,606 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 53,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 42,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,225 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 VRO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

VE12 VRO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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