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VN12 TXX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 67,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,819 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,331 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,191 miles

front brakes starting to get low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,396 miles

All rear row seats and seatbelts unchecked for both operations and safety,due to the customers personal items.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,396 miles

All rear row seats and seatbelts unchecked for both operations and safety,due to the customers personal items.

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 TXX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

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

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