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VN12 TXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 67,440 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,364 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,908 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,437 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,196 miles

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 39,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

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