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VK12 MKZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2018 48,250 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket corroded. centre bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,656 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 34,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to test wipers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in side wall & cut in wall 195/55/16 87t (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs badly worn & lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 1.6mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 26,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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 MKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK12 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

VK12 MKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is VK12 MKZ safe to buy?

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