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VN61 HDO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,203 mi
Last recorded60,203 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,203 miles

nearside/offside front tyres tread cracking.

Fail 19 Nov 2025 60,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside/offside front tyres tread cracking.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 56,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,905 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,896 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,188 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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VN61 HDO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 HDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 HDO registered?

VN61 HDO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is VN61 HDO safe to buy?

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