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VN61 EVB

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 143,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 136,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2024 129,190 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,138 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 123,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 118,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,664 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 111,666 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 111,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 103,255 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,257 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,315 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

trays & covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN61 EVB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN61 EVB, 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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VN61 EVB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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