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AY62 WLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,943 mi
Last recorded66,943 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,943 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 66,943 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 56,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,934 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,869 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,253 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 20,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,241 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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AY62 WLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY62 WLJ, 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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AY62 WLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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