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VN12 VJA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,124 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 134,124 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 139,855 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 139,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,923 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,918 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,099 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,623 miles

Front coolant leak, require investigation

Fail 26 Jul 2017 64,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coolant leak, require investigation

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,679 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure (exhaust still supported)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 34,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure (exhaust still supported)

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 VJA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

VN12 VJA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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