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VK12 VVG

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,408 mi
Last recorded63,408 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,408 miles

Safty recall; contact citroen for information and to arrange free repair

Fail 19 Nov 2025 63,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp undone (6.1.2 (a))

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

Safty recall; contact citroen for information and to arrange free repair

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,170 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 63,159 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,509 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 60,509 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 51,238 miles

one exhaust mounting broken/rear

Fail 4 May 2020 51,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

one exhaust mounting broken/rear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,680 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f bumper and inner wheel arch trim slightly insecure

rear exhaust box bracket broken

small tear on o/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VVG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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