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VU12 PGX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 105,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 105,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 105,320 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 104,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,936 miles

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

front brake pads look low but cant fully see due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2022 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads look low but cant fully see due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,267 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall damaged and low to tread and running smooth (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre badly perrished and low to tread 2mm

Offside Rear tyre badly perrished and low to tread 3mm

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,493 miles

both front and rear tyres are perishing

front brake discs are lipped

under tray is fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 37,038 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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VU12 PGX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

VU12 PGX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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