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VO12 BTU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,170 miles

Central heat shield loose fallen onto exhaust

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 111,166 miles

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

Central heat shield loose fallen onto exhaust

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,678 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 98,458 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 98,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,811 miles

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not checked nearside and offside rear ()

both front wiper blades split and smearing windscreen

Pass 6 May 2016 43,862 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

advise some exhaust mounts broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,971 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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VO12 BTU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 VO12 BTU, 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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VO12 BTU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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