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VK12 MHZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,376 mi
Last recorded63,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 MHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,376 miles

Underside showing corrosion

Fail 28 May 2026 63,376 miles

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

Underside showing corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 60,383 miles

Offside Front Front bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2024 55,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 49,353 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 42,885 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 42,885 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 28,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,961 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,173 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,897 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 14,897 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VK12 MHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK12 MHZ, 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 VK12 MHZ registered?

VK12 MHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 MHZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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