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VK12 VYX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,801 miles

o/s/f door and wing damegd

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRE PARISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 68,847 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRE PARISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,085 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 53,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 45,954 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 45,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,468 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 28,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,537 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 VYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

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

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