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VN12 VJE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,805 mi
Last recorded49,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 48,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose clip split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,375 miles

Coolant leak

clutch biting point high

Pass 8 May 2023 27,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 26,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2021 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 23,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2020 23,695 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 22,004 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 19,091 miles

all 4 tyres perished/split on sidewalls

Fail 8 May 2018 19,091 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished/split on sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2017 15,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 9,256 miles

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 VJE 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 80%.

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

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