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VK12 VWD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,999 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,996 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2024 96,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,106 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit & Slightly Perished (advise Replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,087 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,318 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,687 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 VWD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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