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VN12 FHC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 45,764 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 43,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,959 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 40,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,915 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 34,807 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,735 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre very small nail ()

Pass 19 May 2020 29,054 miles

Nail in tyre 3 in n/s front,1 in o/s front. ()

both n/s tyre outer walls worn (rubbed on curbs?)

Fail 19 May 2020 29,054 miles

Nail in tyre 3 in n/s front,1 in o/s front. ()

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

both n/s tyre outer walls worn (rubbed on curbs?)

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 24,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 2 May 2017 16,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 7,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner rear brake pad life

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 FHC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

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