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VN12 UDL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 65,606 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn pitting

Front brake discs worn,pitting

Front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,596 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 63,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,195 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,062 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,951 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch slipping

Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 49,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 35,564 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,304 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,304 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UDL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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