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VF12 JFJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 JFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 64,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,883 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,163 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 48,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,388 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 15 Jun 2021 38,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,878 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,069 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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VF12 JFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 VF12 JFJ, 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 VF12 JFJ registered?

VF12 JFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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