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VN12 UDU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,142 miles

exhaust system hangers corroded , rear box hanger broken and rattling , due to condition at time of inspection recommend exhaust replacement within 30 days avoiding system failure .

rear wiper rubber split , washer jets low fluid output to screen

Pass 19 Oct 2024 54,704 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2023 45,927 miles

vehicle in need of exhaust replacement / hangers broken .

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,501 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,315 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,470 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 15,470 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported b/box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,532 miles

N/S/F brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UDU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

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

Is VN12 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 UDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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