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VO12 OKW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/f, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r,n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r, n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the bonnet handle has damaged and slight hard to open ,may require attention

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Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,173 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 92,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

bonnet lever damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may require to attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

the bonnet handle has damage

Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may require to attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

the bonnet handle has damage

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,570 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,962 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,135 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,287 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,585 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,134 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 OKW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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