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VK12 WDE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,274 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 61,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 51,913 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 38,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,662 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 WDE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

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