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VN12 UDK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,030 miles

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

Coil spring corroded osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 58,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [ FLATS ] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [ FLATS ] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,173 miles

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR

FRONT PADS MORE THAN HALF WORN

N/S AND O/S FRONT INDICATORS SHOWING ALMOST WHITE LIGHT

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS TREAD DEPTH ON THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF 1.6MM

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S REAR TYRE WORN TO ALMOST 2MM AT PARTS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid note my req wipers also? (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure in mirror housing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror housing loose

Pass 20 May 2016 21,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,383 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 16,383 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UDK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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