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VN61 EVH

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,501 mi
Last recorded110,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounting & coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounting & coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 105,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,436 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,523 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,290 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,290 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,770 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 32,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 EVH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VN61 EVH, 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 EVH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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