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VK12 VWH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 70,788 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2023 63,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,305 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 60,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 49,242 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective fuel injector leak (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,099 miles

slight compression leak from injector when cold

Fail 25 Aug 2020 45,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

slight compression leak from injector when cold

Pass 9 Sep 2019 41,005 miles

slight combustion leak from injector number 4

Fail 9 Sep 2019 41,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

slight combustion leak from injector number 4

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 36,136 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 28,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 15,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,555 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,363 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 VWH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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