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VK12 VWA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 101,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 101,965 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 90,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 82,540 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 82,540 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 77,375 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 65,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,096 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,096 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,200 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Mar 2018 49,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,499 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,253 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 VWA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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