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VK12 VDM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,844 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 89,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 81,235 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 76,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,115 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,115 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all 3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all 3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,631 miles

front exhaust hanger partialy broken

service due light on dash

small oil leak around sump area

Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,631 miles

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

front exhaust hanger partialy broken

service due light on dash

small oil leak around sump area

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,420 miles

both front indicator bulbs slight discolored

front exhaust hanger partially broken

nsr tyre worn low

small engine oil leak [light misting]

Fail 8 Jan 2018 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicator bulbs slight discolored

front exhaust hanger partially broken

nsr tyre worn low

small engine oil leak [light misting]

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,598 miles

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

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

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