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VK12 VYT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,703 mi
Last recorded67,703 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,703 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,899 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,518 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 VYT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK12 VYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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