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DV12 WGU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,844 mi
Last recorded29,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,844 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 28,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner, 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 23,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,948 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,025 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,214 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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DV12 WGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV12 WGU, 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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DV12 WGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is DV12 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 WGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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