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VO12 CLU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 74,685 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 66,954 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 66,954 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,026 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *3MM* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,512 miles

front and centre exhaust mountings partially corroded through

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,057 miles

Unable to obtain reading from DGA, suspect emission clean

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,947 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 CLU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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