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VN12 TWF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 119,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot has small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 119,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot has small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,694 miles

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,607 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,725 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,944 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 TWF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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