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VN12 CTV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,333 mi
Last recorded126,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 CTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 126,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 104,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,393 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,812 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 53,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Quarter panel window damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,365 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken away, But exhaust still secure.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,381 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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VN12 CTV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 CTV, 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 VN12 CTV registered?

VN12 CTV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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