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VN12 JYY

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,662 mi
Last recorded45,662 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 45,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,895 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 38,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

VN12 JYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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