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VN12 TYS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,122 mi
Last recorded111,122 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 111,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 108,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 104,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 104,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,143 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 100,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,216 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,302 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 64,302 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,182 miles

remove front wheels and check front brake pads and discs for wear

Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

remove front wheels and check front brake pads and discs for wear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,773 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

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 TYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

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