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VN12 TNX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,680 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,030 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,385 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 57,383 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,021 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 47,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,790 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,701 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 TNX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 TNX registered?

VN12 TNX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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