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VO12 OOE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,550 mi
Last recorded37,550 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 37,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 30,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 27,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,870 miles

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,889 miles

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

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 OOE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

VO12 OOE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is VO12 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 OOE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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