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VK12 VVA

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 40,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 38,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exh section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 35,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,579 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror loose ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 23,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets in front of back box and front of system corroded and broken. (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,829 miles

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 VVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze 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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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