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VU12 LNR

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,568 mi
Last recorded63,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 LNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,568 miles

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Fail 11 Mar 2020 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare unchecked

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,329 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (r) starting to dis-colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (r) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition and worn below minimum thickness

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,497 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,671 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 21,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VU12 LNR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU12 LNR, 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 VU12 LNR registered?

VU12 LNR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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