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VN12 UED

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 62,155 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 62,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 58,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,638 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 56,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 55,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,044 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,895 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,895 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,995 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,156 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 38,963 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,382 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 20,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 15,881 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc,s slightly worn

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 UED is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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