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VK12 MJJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15/88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,241 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO NO WATER IN RADIATOR BOTTOM OF RADIATOR SPLIT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15/88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,444 miles

light scratches across windscreen

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked (childs seat installed

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,222 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked (childs seats installed)

scratching to offside of windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,222 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not fully checked (childs seats installed)

scratching to offside of windscreen

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 MJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJJ, 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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VK12 MJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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