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DU12 WPY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,084 mi
Last recorded60,084 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side rear continually reads about 20% less than near side rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted , spring clips only attached at the bottom

Fail 15 Dec 2025 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side rear continually reads about 20% less than near side rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted , spring clips only attached at the bottom

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,218 miles

Exhaust support bracket front deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 53,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust support bracket front deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat x 2

Front exhaust support bracket corroded & deterioted

Offside Sill damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2023 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat x 2

Front exhaust support bracket corroded & deterioted

Offside Sill damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,638 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,550 miles

Nearside Front 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 exhaust backbox mounting broken off - system still adequately supported

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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DU12 WPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU12 WPY, 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 DU12 WPY registered?

DU12 WPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DU12 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 WPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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