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VN12 TXE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,880 mi
Last recorded109,880 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 109,880 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2025 104,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 103,705 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,799 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 92,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,140 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,433 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,433 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 30 Apr 2018 59,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,610 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 TXE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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