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VK12 POV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 POV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear silencer mounting brackets breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount fractured away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 78,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,536 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,205 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,556 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 56,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 52,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,801 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,183 miles

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

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

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 POV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK12 POV, 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 POV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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