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VK12 VDE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

516,263 mi
Last recorded516,263 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 516,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight balding worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight balding worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,364 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,019 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 49,019 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,701 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencor (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,535 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust bracket debonded slightly insecure

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 VDE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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