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VK12 VDL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,555 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 68,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,393 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,100 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,168 miles

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 VDL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

VK12 VDL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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