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VK12 VZB

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 87,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 81,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 81,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge , change as soon as possible before it starts reaching or showing cords . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,851 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 VZB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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