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VN12 TXP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,692 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant tank

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 113,679 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak coolant tank

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,694 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 49,201 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket has broken (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,313 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 TXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

VN12 TXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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