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VN12 TXU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 45,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 45,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,946 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 40,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,803 miles

Offside wiper blade smears slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace with new soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 22,983 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 18,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 14,189 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 3,659 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 TXU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

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

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