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VN12 TYA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 128,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 121,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 115,208 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2023 105,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 94,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 94,249 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,304 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 56,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 44,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,503 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 33,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,753 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 TYA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 TYA registered?

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

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