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VN12 FVS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,840 mi
Last recorded48,840 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 48,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,913 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction top centre object (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inside edge, legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger loose

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,921 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust hanger loose

oil leak, from sump

Fail 31 May 2016 23,919 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust hanger loose

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

oil leak, from sump

Pass 22 May 2015 16,729 miles

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

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

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 FVS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

VN12 FVS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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