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VN12 CUX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,992 mi
Last recorded61,992 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 CUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,992 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 61,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes/Bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low, Worn on Both Edges/Treads and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes/Bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low Outer Half and Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 31,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 22,994 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 22,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 22,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 22,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,771 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 20,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,925 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 CUX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

VN12 CUX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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