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VN12 CVV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 103,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint + rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 97,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint + rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,217 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,202 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,201 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL / JACKING POINT DAMAGED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery flat

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,496 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,494 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Center and rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded and poor condition mountings broken ....... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limits........ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limits....... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres worn low to limits..... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres worn low to limits..... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear support bracket broken/insecure...... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,132 miles

Adv both front wipers getting poor condition.........

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken..... (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,075 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 CVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVV, 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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VN12 CVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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