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VU12 LOJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 LOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,069 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear silencer brackets have corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,615 miles

Exhaust has part deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,344 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 79,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,953 miles

very slight noise from both front suspension top mounting bearings

Fail 27 Jan 2022 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracks some deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracks some deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

very slight noise from both front suspension top mounting bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,186 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,186 miles

Offside Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected catching anti roll bar (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,835 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 55,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,268 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum

rear exhaust bracket broken

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 LOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LOJ, 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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VU12 LOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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