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VO12 CKN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,987 mi
Last recorded50,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 CKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,987 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 50,987 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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 40,876 miles

rear silencer deterated

Pass 23 Sep 2023 32,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,158 miles

All exhaust mounting brackets are corroded

three tyres are perished N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,597 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

babyseat fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 20,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

babyseat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,410 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 CKN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CKN, 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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What year was VO12 CKN registered?

VO12 CKN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is VO12 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 CKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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