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VK12 VWU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,774 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 46,774 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,379 miles

age related cracking in tyres

Pass 23 May 2018 37,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,658 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 26 May 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,576 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 VWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWU, 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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What year was VK12 VWU registered?

VK12 VWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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