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VK12 VTZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 76,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 67,018 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 67,018 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,732 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

both rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,732 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

both rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,703 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,582 miles

dip stick wae not fitted propley

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 VTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is VK12 VTZ safe to buy?

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