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VK12 WEH

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,404 mi
Last recorded112,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, low outer edge only 1.5mm above legal limit across the rest of the tire, also numerous small deep cuts and very deep cracking in the tread area, generally very poor condition, I would strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 112,404 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on the bald inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on the bald inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements showing almost no brake effort in the brake rollers (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment 25mm of movement at road wheel (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, low outer edge only 1.5mm above legal limit across the rest of the tire, also numerous small deep cuts and very deep cracking in the tread area, generally very poor condition, I would strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play not part of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on shoulder 185 65 15 92 t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder but only 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 108,036 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play not part of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on shoulder 185 65 15 92 t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder but only 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

park brake travel high

Pass 30 Mar 2024 100,610 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,490 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,357 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 49,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,120 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 WEH 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 75%.

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

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