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Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall -marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust heatshields loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb???? (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust heatshields loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has small cut (not deep enough to reach cords)
Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust pipe
front tyres close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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VN12 TXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.
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